Guided by Aldo Leopold’s idea of the Land Ethic®, we champion both tangible and philosophical transformations for those dedicated to conservation, promoting responsible land stewardship and safeguarding our natural community.
At the core of the Aldo Leopold Foundation is a group of dedicated conservationists. We aim to bridge the wisdom of pioneering conservationists with the pressing needs of the present. Our approach is rooted in inspirational storytelling, promoting a land ethic and celebrating successes that inspire and empower individuals to make a difference. We value diverse perspectives as we work to preserve the natural world for future generations.
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Join us for Leopold Week 2025, a three-day exploration of how our connections to nature begin right at home, featuring acclaimed authors Margaret Renkl (The Comfort of Crows), Camille T. Dungy (Soil), and Amy Tan (The Backyard Bird Chronicles). Through their deeply personal narratives, these writers share the profound significance of observing and nurturing the natural world in our own backyards, gardens, and local landscapes. Their stories celebrate the sense of place, the resilience of nature, and the human responsibility to reciprocate the gifts of the land.
Celebrate Aldo Leopold Day with Wisconsin Public Radio! Jim Fleming reads from A Sand County Almanac the week of March 3-7th at 7:00 pm on WPR Music and 9:30 pm on WPR News. On Wednesday, March 5th, Buddy appears on the Larry Meiller show from 12:30-1:00 pm. Find your local station at wpr.org/new or listen online anytime at wpr.org or on the WPR App.
Join us during Leopold Week: March 4–6, 2025!
March 4: Margaret Renkl, author of The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year
March 5: Camille Dungy, author of Soil: The Story Of a Black Mother's Garden
March 6: Amy Tan, international best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club, The Bonesetter's Daughter, and The Backyard Bird Chronicles
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Zoë Schlanger is a staff writer at the Atlantic, where she covers climate change. She is the author of The Light Eaters, a New York Times bestselling book about plant behavior and intelligence research, published by HarperCollins. The Light Eaters is a New York Times bestseller dubbed a groundbreaking work of popular science that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom. It is a deep immersion into the drama of green life and the complexity of this wild and awe-inspiring world that challenges our very understanding of agency, consciousness, and intelligence.
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Science journalist Florence Williams will discuss the latest research on why getting outside is good for human health, well-being, and creativity. She draws from neuroscience, environmental psychology, cognition studies, epidemiology and medicine around the world. Learn why our current epidemic disconnection from nature threatens our communities and what we can do about it.
Aldo Leopold was a pioneering American ecologist, forester, and environmentalist who profoundly influenced the modern conservation movement. Best known for his book A Sand County Almanac, Leopold introduced the concept of a "Land Ethic®," emphasizing the interconnectedness of humans and the land they inhabit, which serves as the cornerstone of the Aldo Leopold Foundation’s modern-day mission. Today, Leopold's legacy continues to inspire and guide our efforts toward conservation and harmonious coexistence with the natural world.
The Aldo Leopold Foundation was founded in 1982 with a mission to foster the Land Ethic® through the legacy of Aldo Leopold, awakening an ecological conscience in people throughout the world.
"Land Ethic®" is a registered service mark of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, to protect against egregious and/or profane use.
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