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The Leopold Event Almanac includes Leopold-focused events in communities all over the country, including Aldo Leopold Weekend Events and Green Fire film screenings. What happens at the events you'll find in the Leopold Almanac? Readings from A Sand County Almanac. Film screenings and discussions. Leopold bench building workshops. Hikes and service projects. Educator workshops. In short, lots of great things! If you are planning an event that brings people together to celebrate Leopold's ideas and inspire a new commitment to the land ethic in your community, please add it to our Almanac. Need ideas for your event? Check out our event planner page. Click individual events below for event details. May 19, 2012 9:00 am in West Fork, AR
Devil's Den State Park
Devil's Den State Park celebrates THINK LIKE a MOUNTAIN
A weekend of family fun and adventure celebrating our mountains and 20th century conservationist Aldo Leopold Friday MAY 18th – Sunday May 20th, 2012 Through the passage of time the mountains surrounding us have witnessed a history of change for both the land and the wild things upon it. Join us as we explore and discover the secrets the mountains hold! Enjoy fly fishing, Leave No Trace, kayak and Dutch oven demos, kid’s crafts, Green Fire movie, Sand County Almanac readings around a nighttime campfire, homemade ice cream, learn new camping skills, sharpen your Nature senses, enjoy a scavenger hunt, and much more!!! “Only the mountain has lived long enough to listen objectively to the howl of the wolf.” --- Aldo Leopold JOIN US TO SEE WHAT SECRETS THE MOUNTAINS WHISPER TO YOU! Devil's Den State Park
11333 W AR Hwy 74 West Fork, AR 72774
May 22, 2012 6:30 pm in Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island Community and Event Center
Estella Leopold, Aldo's daughter and Professor Emeritus of the University of Washington will introduce. Friends of Luther Burbank Park host. Donations appreciated.
Mercer Island Community and Event Center
8236 84th SE Mercer Island, WA 98040
May 22, 2012 7:00 pm in El Cerrito, CA
El Cerrito City Hall
FREE public screening of Green Fire, followed by Q&A with filmmaker Steve Dunsky. The Eco-Film series was developed to educate, inspire and encourage community participation in a wide range of environmental quality and sustainability issues. The City of El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) hosts free screenings of selected films periodically throughout the year.
El Cerrito City Hall
10890 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530
May 22, 2012 8:00 pm in Vestal, NY
Binghamton University (Lecture Hall 9)
Green Fire Showing (free)
Binghamton University (Lecture Hall 9)
4400 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, NY 13850
May 23, 2012 4:30 pm in Geneva, NY
2012 NYS Envirothon
NYS Envirothon Advisors only.
2012 NYS Envirothon
300 Pulteney St. Geneva, NY 14456
May 24, 2012 7:30 pm in Asheboro, NC
Sunset Theatre
Kick off the summer season of outdoor activities and celebrate National Trails Day! The North Carolina Zoo presents this showing of the Aldo Leopold story.
Sunset Theatre
234 Sunset Avenue Asheboro, NC 27204
May 26, 2012 2:45 pm in Onsted, MI
Raisin Expectations
We will show Greenfire on May 26 and 27, at 10:15, 11:45, 1:15 and 2:45 each day, at no charge. Raisin Expectations is an informal group of mainly natural resource related organizations that will have a very nice venue where these groups will have displays. This is part of a much larger weekend event organized by Oh These Irish Hills! designed to attract people to the Irish Hills area; there is a map/flyer being distributed with our location and mention of Green Fire to help promote
Raisin Expectations
7980 US-12 Onsted, MI 49265
May 27, 2012 10:15 am in Onsted, MI
Raisin Expectations
We will show Greenfire on May 26 and 27, at 10:15, 11:45, 1:15 and 2:45 each day, at no charge. Raisin Expectations is an informal group of mainly natural resource related organizations that will have a very nice venue where these groups will have displays. This is part of a much larger weekend event organized by Oh These Irish Hills! designed to attract people to the Irish Hills area; there is a map/flyer being distributed with our location and mention of Green Fire to help promote
Raisin Expectations
7980 US-12 Onsted, MI 49265
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May 31, 2012 7:00 pm in Grand Marais, MN
North House Folk School
Discovering the birds, wildflowers, geology and more of this dynamic and rich northern landscape is the focus of the Boreal Birding & Northern Landscape Festival. A series of inter-related, field-focused courses (1-3 days in length) form the backbone of the event, complimented by featured presentations and programs.
North House Folk School
500 Highway 61 West Grand Marais, MN 55604
June 2, 2012 11:00 am in Tarpon Springs, FL
Brooker Creek Preserve
Confirmed showing time is being determined. Conservation through Education partnership between Clearwater Audubon Society and Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve
Brooker Creek Preserve
3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
June 2, 2012 12:00 pm in Mansfield, GA
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
In celebration of National Trails Day, come join us in a showing of the first film highlighting the life of Aldo Leopold and his influence on the modern conservation movement.
A discussion will be led by DNR biologists following the film! Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
543 Elliott Trail Mansfield, GA 30055
June 6, 2012 6:30 pm in Reno, NV
REI Reno
Prior to screening the film, the Wilderness staff of the Pacific R.D. of the Eldorado National Forest will present a brief update on Desolation Wilderness, its management, the overnight permit process and trip planning. The event is FREE but limited to 45 persons. Register online at the REI website.
June 9, 2012 7:00 pm in Aurora, CO
Cherry Creek State Park
The special showing will be at Cherry Creek State Park in the Campground Amphitheater. The event is free with a valid parks pass
Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014
June 9, 2012 7:30 pm in Norfolk, CT
Norfolk Library
The 2012 Forest Lyceum Lecture Series concludes with Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time. FREE, and open to the public. Sponsored by Great Mountain Forest
Norfolk Library
9 Greenwoods Road Norfolk, CT 06058
June 12, 2012 6:30 pm in Springfield, MO
Temple Hall, MSU Campus
Registered participants of Ozark Summit 2012 will view the film. Afterwards, Janice Schnake Greene, Professor of Biology, will speak about "After Leopold’s Land Ethic: Education and Experiences" and moderate a panel composed of conference plenary speakers. Public is welcome on a space-available basis.
Temple Hall, MSU Campus
910 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway Springfield, MO 65810
June 14, 2012 7:00 pm in Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library
Summer program series following a music concert.
Decatur Public Library
130 N Franklin Decatur, IL 62523
June 15, 2012 7:00 pm in Concord, NH
Red River Theatres
Author of A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold is the subject of the documentary Green Fire, to be shown at Red River Theatre in Concord, June 15–19. The Wednesday, June 15th showing will be on Red River’s big screen, with a post film discussion led by Peter Forbes, Dick Ober and the poet Sharon Olds.
Presented by: Northwood Area Land Management Coalition, The Leopold Foundation, The Community Forest Collaborative & The Trust for Public Lands, NH Project Learning Tree, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, The Nature Conservancy, New Hampshire Audubon, The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Bear-Paw Regional Greenways, Northern Forest Center, Peter Lamb, and Marcy Lyman. Tickets: June 15, 7 p.m., all tickets $9; June 16-19 in the Screening Room, all tickets $5. Red River Theatres
Concord, NH
June 16, 2012 7:00 pm in Concord, NH
Red River Theatres
June 16–19, 7 p.m.; Author of A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold is the subject of the documentary Green Fire, to be shown at Red River Theatre in Concord, June 15–19. The Wednesday, June 15th showing will be on Red River’s big screen, with a post film discussion led by Peter Forbes, Dick Ober and the poet Sharon Olds:
Red River Theatres
Concord, NH June 16, 2012 7:00 pm in Milford, PA
Grey Towers Heritage Association
Outdoor Film Screening begins at Dusk
“Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time” a 72-minute film about well-known conservationist Aldo Leopold and how his legacy continues today through the work of people and organizations all over the country. Leopold attended forestry school at Grey Towers in the early 1900s, which inspired him to pursue a career teaching others about land ethics as a product of social evolution. Rain or shine in our outdoor amphitheatre (bring a picnic dinner, blankets and/or lawn chairs) or our tented terrace area (sorry, no food allowed). Sponsored by the Grey Towers Heritage Association and the U.S. Forest Service at Grey Towers. Grey Towers Heritage Association
Milford, PA
June 17, 2012 7:00 pm in Concord, NH
Red River Theatres
June 16–19, 7 p.m.; Author of A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold is the subject of the documentary Green Fire, to be shown at Red River Theatre in Concord, June 15–19. The Wednesday, June 15th showing will be on Red River’s big screen, with a post film discussion led by Peter Forbes, Dick Ober and the poet Sharon Olds.
Red River Theatres
Concord, NH June 18, 2012 7:00 pm in Concord, NH
Red River Theatres
June 16–19, 7 p.m.; Author of A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold is the subject of the documentary Green Fire, to be shown at Red River Theatre in Concord, June 15–19. The Wednesday, June 15th showing will be on Red River’s big screen, with a post film discussion led by Peter Forbes, Dick Ober and the poet Sharon Olds.
Red River Theatres
Concord, NH June 19, 2012 7:00 pm in Concord, NH
Red River Theatres
June 16–19, 7 p.m.; Author of A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold is the subject of the documentary Green Fire, to be shown at Red River Theatre in Concord, June 15–19. The Wednesday, June 15th showing will be on Red River’s big screen, with a post film discussion led by Peter Forbes, Dick Ober and the poet Sharon Olds.
Red River Theatres
Concord, NH June 26, 2012 6:30 pm in Shelton, WA
Timberland Regional Library
Green Fire is being presented by the Timberland Regional Library and Olympic National Forest. The public is invited to attend. Please note that the library closes at 7 p.m. and will only be open for the presentation following that time.
Timberland Regional Library
710 West Alder Street Shelton, WA 98584
June 28, 2012 6:30 pm in Apple Valley, MN
Minnesota Zoo
Our World Speaker Series at the Minnesota Zoo. We will be watching the film then have remarks by Mr. Curt Meine after the film.
July 10, 2012 5:30 pm in Middleton, WI
Holy Wisdom Monastery
Visit Holy Wisdom Monastery for a screening of the film Green Fire about the land ethic proposed by Aldo Leopold. Joining us for a short reflection after the film on the land ethic will be two trained Land Ethic Leaders from the Aldo Leopold Foundation in Baraboo: Marian Farrior and Ruthann Corrao.
This event is open to the public. We ask for a $15 donation to benefit Care for the Earth activities at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Learn more about the sisters’ commitment to the environment, and about our platinum LEED-certified ‘green’ building. Holy Wisdom Monastery
Middleton, WI
July 12, 2012 7:00 pm in Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend Pink House
Olympic National Forest, in partnership with the Jefferson County Land Trust, the Port Townsend Film Festival, and the Native Plant Society, is happy to present Green Fire. Please note that this event is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.
Port Townsend Pink House
1220 Lawrence Street Port Townsend, WA 98368
July 18, 2012 6:30 pm in Largo, FL
Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing and Interactive Museum
Conservation through Education partnership between the Clearwater Audubon Society, Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, and the Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing and Interactive Museum
Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing and Interactive Museum
12211 Walsingham Road Largo, FL 33774
July 19, 2012 6:00 pm in Port Hadlock, WA
Jefferson County Library
Olympic National Forest, in partnership with the Jefferson Land Trust, the Port Townsend Film Festival, and the Native Plant Society, is happy to present Green Fire. Please note that this event is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.
Jefferson County Library
620 Cedar Avenue Port Hadlock, WA 98339
August 4, 2012 2:00 pm in St. Petersburg, FL
Weedon Island Preserve Nature Center
special showing of Green Fire through the Pinellas Extension service Conservation through Education partnership with the Clearwater Audubon Society
Weedon Island Preserve Nature Center
1800 Weedon Drive Northeast St. Petersburg, FL 33702
September 14, 2012 7:00 pm in Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Green Fire will be shown as the evening program for the Arkansas BOW participants and instructors.
Arkansas Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Little Rock, AR
September 19, 2012 1:00 pm in Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library
The Library will be screening "Green Fire : Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time" on September 19. Green Fire highlights legendary environmentalist Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement.
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
September 19, 2012 7:00 pm in Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library
The Library will be screening "Green Fire : Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time" on September 19. Green Fire highlights legendary environmentalist Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement.
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
October 6, 2012 1:00 pm in Fond du Lac, WI
University of Wisconsin Fond du Lac Theatre
Welcome, Tour of Prairie and Arboretum, Speakers, cocktails, dinner, main speaker, Green Fire
University of Wisconsin Fond du Lac Theatre
400 university Drive Fond du Lac, WI 54935
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