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The Aldo Leopold
Foundation
P.O.Box 77
Baraboo, WI 53913
608.355.0279
608.356.7309 fax
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Staff Information
Click on staff members' names for individual profiles.
Wellington B. Huffaker, IV
Executive Director
608-355-0279 ext. 22
Jennifer Anstett
Membership Associate
608-355-0279 ext. 23
Education Assistant
608-355-0279 ext. 28
Jennifer Kobylecky
Education & Tour Coordinator
608-355-0279 ext. 27
Alanna Koshollek
Stewardship Coordinator
608-355-0279 ext.30
Jeannine Richards
Communications Coordinator
608-355-0279 ext. 25
Teresa Searock
Administrative Assistant
608-355-0279 ext. 21
Steve Swenson
Ecologist
608-355-0279 ext. 29
Senior Leopold Fellows
Curt Meine
Conservation Biologist, Writer
Author, Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work
curt@aldoleopold.org
Stan Temple
Professor Emeritus, Wildlife Biology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
satemple@wisc.edu
Interns
Stewardship Associate
Jen Simoni
Stewardship Associate
jmazalewski@aldoleopold.org
As a child, my family enjoyed camping, boating and being outdoors. It only seemed logical to pursue a career that related to nature and the environment. After attempting a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and finding it very difficult to study the environment among a sea of people and buildings, I transferred to UW-Madison to pursue a Forestry degree. With the increase of development, deforestation and the degradation of our forests and many other ecosystems, I wanted to be involved in the movement towards sustainability, restoration, conservation and environmental awareness. During this great opportunity with the Aldo Leopold Foundation, I hope to gain the experience, the skills, and the tools required to achieve these goals. Thank you and I look forward to working with all of you!
2010 Land Stewardship Interns:
Carson Main
I was born and raised in rural, eastern South Dakota. While growing up I was fortunate enough to have lots of time and space to explore the outdoor world. This is an activity that I still cherish today, and my curiosity about nature and ecological systems continues to influence what I do. My education began at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, and then I chose to transfer to The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. I have recently received a Bachelor of Environmental Science degree. Studying abroad in remote parts of SE Asia strengthened my interest in people's relationship to the land that sustains them. I am interested in learning the skills necessary to understand ecological interactions, identify environmental threats, and implement practical restoration solutions. I have also been employed as a cavern naturalist and organic vegetable farmer and like to climb, hike, camp, garden, and run. I am excited to join the team at the ALF and am fortunate for this opportunity to learn from and help promote Leopold's legacy.
Fletcher Clark
Growing up my baby sitter was the outdoors. Naturally, my interests include anything outdoors such as hiking, camping, snowboarding, and mountain biking. This does not mean however that I do not enjoy taking the time to relax with a book and cook a great dinner. As an undergraduate I attended a community college in western Massachusetts near to where I grew up. I then transferred to Prescott College in Arizona to receive my bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology. After college I was a fellow with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and more recently I was interning with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy in Boston, Massachusetts that restores and maintains a historic parkland. I feel access to open space increases one’s quality of life and this awareness is how I found ALF. I am looking forward to embark on my next adventure exploring Wisconsin with the team at ALF.
Work-Study Students
Dan Hoff
I grew up in western South Dakota on a ranch. Shortly before I started high school, I moved to Hillpoint, Wisconsin where I live now. I returned to South Dakota for high school and graduated in 2009. Currently, I am studying at UW-Baraboo and am planning to transfer to UW-Stevens Point to get a Bachelor’s in Wildlife Ecology.
Volunteers
We have many volunteers who contribute time to many of the foundation's projects. Below are profiles of just a few of the special people who give time out of their busy schedules to help us out. Thank you!
Anita Cannon
An East Coast native, Anita Cannon grew up close to the land and the water. Her family moved often to be near her grandfather, who had a career with the Coast Guard. “In most of the places we lived, we farmed,” Anita said, “and I was always in the water.” Her upbringing prepared her to enjoy A Sand County Almanac at a young age. Anita said--“I was given a paperback copy as a birthday present in 1964. I was a pretty young kid, but I was very interested in nature at a young age. At the same time, Rachel Carson’s book was out—the 60s were happening!” Anita moved to Wisconsin in 1978, and she now works at a research lab in Madison. Madison is definitely Leopold country, she said, with locals taking pride in Leopold’s tenure at the university and work with the university arboretum. Read more...
Diana Haertel
“Born and raised in Milwaukee, I always knew I had a strong connection to the land. I spent as much time as possible at the local parks and lakefront. It was a wonderful refuge from the bustle of the big city. Being a casualty of the recession of 1982 I found a job in Baraboo. My new employer gave me a half-day off to find a place to live. With map and newspaper in hand I began my search. That search brought me to Levee Rd. I couldn’t believe the beauty! I felt destiny had brought me to this place. I soon discovered the Leopold Shack was my neighbor. I had never heard of Aldo Leopold before but soon picked up a copy of A Sand County Almanac. His words echoed as I’d gaze upon the river. Nina Leopold Bradley would invite the neighbors to the Shack from time to time and welcomed us to hike the trails. The landscape was so beautiful it was a joy. As I watched the development of the Leopold Center, came to the lectures on its progress, I wanted to be part of this extraordinary facility. I’ve always been an artist and as a volunteer I created the trail markers at the Shack for those on self guided tours. I love this area! Sharing in the Leopold legacy is both an honor and a privilege.”
Christina Skasa
Christina began volunteering at the Foundation in August of 2009. She is employed at the University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County as a writing tutor and pursues freelance writing projects in her spare time. She has a special interest in science and nature writing, so the Leopold Foundation seemed like the perfect place to explore and practice that interest. As a volunteer, Christina works with Jeannine Richards on various communication projects for the Foundation, including writing newsletter articles for the Leopold Outlook, providing text for a phenology calendar, and helping to edit the My Healthy Woods series. Christina and her husband Mark live in Baraboo with their two cats, Betzko and Izzle.
Want to volunteer for the Foundation? We have a new 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 help with! Contact us at 608.355.0279 for more information.