"Perhaps such a shift of values can be achieved by reappraising things unnatural, tame, and confined in terms of things natural, wild and free."
See Details"Perhaps such a shift of values can be achieved by reappraising things unnatural, tame, and confined in terms of things natural, wild and free."
Aldo Leopold ended the foreword to A Sand County Almanac with this quote in March of 1948. His collection of essays reveals what "natural, wild, and free" meant to him back then. But what does it mean to us today?
Leopold Week 2024 was held March 1-8 and explored this question. Discover ways to connect more deeply with the land community through event replays.
Replays of each event are available below.
Are you in the Madison area? Consider joining us for a special in-person Leopold Week program!
Drawing a Land Ethic
March 2, 3:00-6:00 p.m. CST
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street, Madison WI
Playhouse Gallery and Rotunda Studio (Lower Level)
Join us for a reception and presentation exploring the land ethic, prescribed fire, and communal land stewardship with Visiting Artist Max Sorenson and Leopold Foundation Executive Director Buddy Huffaker. Max Sorenson will dive into the process and experiences behind RxReturn, his prescribed fire-inspired art series created during his time at the Leopold Foundation and currently on display at the Overture Center.
Registration is required. Register here with the button below. This event is capped at 100 people. Those who register after the cap is reached will be placed on a waiting list.
This event is hybrid! You can virtually attend Max Sorenson’s presentation on Drawing a Land Ethic through the corresponding Leopold Week event on Crowdcast. You can learn more and register for our virtual Leopold Week programs below.
Questions? Contact:
Beth Racette | bracette@overture.org, (608) 258-4169
Leah Bieniak | leah@aldoleopold.org, (608) 355-0279
Meet the individuals who will be speaking at this year's Leopold Week celebration.