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Work With Us Here...
Saturday, Sept. 12: ALF Annual Volunteer Day. Come on out this Saturday and bring the family! We need your help to get a whole bunch of work done around the center. We'll start at 9am with a variety of volunteer work projects, then break for lunch (provided). In the afternoon we invite you to join us for free tours of the Leopold Center and Shack. Read more about Volunteer Day.
Want to volunteer for the Foundation on a regular basis? If you can't make it this weekend, but still want to help us out, we have a whole list of volunteer projects, so whether you have a few hours one day or want to come out regularly we'll find something for you to do! Contact Kathy Pelzek at 608.355.0279 for more information.
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Don't Miss Wendell Berry in Madison!
 Admission to this event is FREE, but tickets are REQUIRED for entry.
We've partnered with the Wisconsin Book Festival this year to bring you renowned poet, essayist, farmer, and novelist Wendell Berry as Headlining Presenting Author for the 2009 Wisconsin Book Festival.
The author of more than 40 works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, Wendell Berry is a farmer who has never been afraid to write from his heart to express his deep connection to the land, the value of community, and the importance of living sustainably. His books include The Unsettling of America and Bringing it to the Table: On Farming and Food.
When: Sunday, October 11, 4pm
Venue: Overture Center for the Arts,
Overture Hall
201 State St., Madison
Follow this link to order your free tickets today!
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Join Us for a Conversation with Will Allen, Too!
 To get everyone thinking about food and farming in preparation for Wendell Berry's talk, the Wisconsin Book Festival is sponsoring a special preview event on Thursday, Sept. 17. Join us in Madison for Will Allen, a farmer and activist who has transformed two acres within an urban, impoverished Milwaukee neighborhood into a hotbed of agricultural innovation. As co-founder and director of Growing Power, he teaches low-cost farming methods, involves young people in developing a culture of nutritious eating, and experiments continuously with new designs for food distribution amongst the urban poor. Growing Power has become a destination for people from around the world interested in the sustainable and local food movements. His work is inspiring a renaissance in his Milwaukee neighborhood and fresh projects in Madison, too. Hear why worms may save the planet, join the community conversation, and enjoy food by Ironworks Catering. Join us for this FREE event!
When: Thursday, September 17, 6pm
Venue: Goodman Community Center,
Evjue Community Room
149 Waubesa St., Madison
More information on Will Allen event
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Paddle from the Dells to the Leopold Shack
 What better way to spend a fall Saturday? On September 26, the Aldo Leopold Foundation will host a special canoe trip in partnership with Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, from just below the Wisconsin Dells Dam to the Pine Island Wildlife Area, with a tour and lunch stop at the historic Leopold Shack and Farm. We’ll start by paddling alongside the striking sandstone formations that made the Dells famous. As we float along, we’ll transition into a very different river landscape, entering Aldo Leopold’s “sand counties.” We’ll stop for lunch and a tour at the Leopold Shack and Farm, and then paddle a bit further to our take-out point at Pine Island, for a total of about 11 river miles. This entire stretch of river is known for abundant wildlife. We may have a chance to see cranes, eagles, turtles, great blue herons, and more. Join us for a lovely fall day of canoeing the Wisconsin River! This trip is appropriate for all ages and experience levels. Advance registration required. Limit 20 people. To sign up, contact Aldo Leopold Foundation Education Coordinator Jennifer Kobylecky at jennifer@aldoleopold.org or 608.355.0279, ext. 27.
When: Saturday, September 26th, 8:00am–2:00pm
Cost: $40 per person (includes all equipment rental, shuttle, lunch and tours)
$20 per person (if you provide your own equipment and shuttle)
Register online
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New Guide for Family Woodland Owners in Wisconsin
In partnership with the American Forest Foundation (AFF), we've just published a new 80-page handbook to help you work on your woods! My Healthy Woods is an easy-to-read, informative, and inspirational guide to land stewardship in your Southwest Wisconsin woods. We cover everything from conducting a timber harvest to preparing for climate change to long-term planning to ensure the health of your land into the future. Check out a few sample pages! Copies are free for Southwest Wisconsin landowners. You can pick one up at our office or order it online ($2.50 for shipping, limit 5 copies). This handbook is the first of several we will produce for different regions of the country. Currently we are working on the next one for Southern Arkansas!
Also consider joining us for a Conservation Forestry Field Day sponsored by AFF on October 10. The field day will include a tour of Pleasant Valley Conservancy, owned by Tom and Kathie Brock. The Brocks have intensively managed their property for 38 years and are eager to share their love of land restoration with you. The day will also feature speakers on oak management, fire, and wildlife. Download the brochure for more information and a registration form. Advance registration required. All field day participants will receive a copy of My Healthy Woods.
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Learn From the Experts!
October 2: The Leopold Family Experience
1:00 – 3:00pm.Join Aldo Leopold’s granddaughter Trish Stevenson for a gathering to recall family memories of growing up at the Shack. Trish grew up taking family vacations at the Leopold Shack, exploring and working on the landscape. She heard and became a part of stories that now contribute to the foundations of conservation in the United States. She is a metalsmith and is currently on the board of Directors for the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Other special Leopold family guests have been invited to participate in this tour, so don’t miss it! Register here.
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Notes From the Field
 On August 26th the Land Stewardship Interns, Kate & Jen assisted grad student Craig Maier with plant sampling in his prairie study plots. Craig is a former ALF employee who is now pursuing a Masters degree at the University of Wisconsin in Agroecology. Craig is investigating the effects of grazing on native prairie plants and what species are palatable to cows to inform future use of native plants in a rotational grazing setting. Kate and Jen helped him complete plant surveys to create a list of the native plants in his study area.This was a great opportunity for the land stewardship interns to enhance and practice their plant identification skills and be actively involved in research.
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Want Wood?
 Are you looking for some kindling to start fires this winter? The Aldo Leopold Foundation has some pine logs and slab wood that are left over from construction that is dry and would be a good source of kindling. If interested, distribution will be first-come-first-serve by appointment only until materials are gone; for $25 for ALF members and $50 for non-members you can take as much as you like. Please contact Jennifer, Land Stewardship Intern, to set up an appointment, Jen can be reached at 608.963.8712 or jmazalewski@aldoleopold.org, appointments can be set for September 11-16th.
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