VOL. 118 NO. 9 Sept Features 12 l Nature's Classroom Outdoor preschools are on the rise in the U.S. 18 l The New Frontier of Winemaking Nordic vineyards are garnering unexpected buzz in the wine industry 24 l A Grand Design The art and architecture of Oslo City Hall Departments 4 l Velkommen Changing lives with fraternal compassion 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance Life insurance pop quiz 12 24 29 l District Happenings 37 l In Loving Memory 38 l Ambassador's Insights Cover photography by Wunder Visuals / Getty Images The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and 18 preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og finansprodukter til våre medlemmer. PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): COURTESY OF DODGE NATURE PRESCHOOL CREDIT: SERGIO NOGUEIRA / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, COURTESY OF LERKEKÅSA 2021