Standing tall in the center of a maze at Centennial Lakes Park, the Pinecone sculpture is a sight to behold. This iconic symbol of Minnesota represents the state’s environmental beauty and the continuity of nature. Created by Marcia McEachron in 2008, the stainless steel sculpture stands 10 feet tall, a towering testament to the strength and resilience of nature. The pinecone, with its seeds, is a metaphor for the renewal of life. As you navigate the paths around the sculpture or gaze at it from across the lake, try to catch it reflecting the sun’s rays. It’s a true symbol of Minnesota’s heritage. The Pinecone was donated to Edina and Centennial Lakes Park by John and Jean Hedberg, members of the family who owned Hedberg and Sons. This sand and gravel business was located along France Avenue, where the park now sits, from the 1950s until the mid-1970s. The Hedbergs were philanthropists and volunteers who contributed significantly to Edina for decades. This connection between former landowner and current sculpture garden brings the past and present together in the Pinecone, just as the forests of tomorrow grow from the pinecones of today. The Pinecone is a powerful testament to the beauty and resilience of nature, a reminder of the cycle of life, and a symbol of the ongoing effort to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
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