OWLS - Aldo Leopold: Roots of the 'Land Ethic' in Iowa

Event Summary

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors) Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. The cost of the catered lunch from the Radish is $10.00. Lunch registration is due the Friday before the program. Lunch includes: hot beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad, bread, and German chocolate cake.
Join Steve Brower as he shares the life and times of Aldo Leopold. Leopold, born and raised in Burlington had an uncommon childhood that greatly influenced his career and the evolution of his Land Ethic’ philosophy. Many of his essays and articles reflect on youthful discoveries made in the rocky ravines and bottomland woods around his home and nearby Illinois. Leopold’s parents and grandparents encouraged young Aldo to find connections with nature through studies in the humanities - literature, music and art, that emerged in his great book A Sand County Almanac in 1949.  Recognized as the Father of the Wilderness System and Wildlife Management, he was the first to suggest an ecological approach to conservation planning during his years with the Forest Service. And during his years in Wisconsin he began the first prairie restoration in the country in 1935.

Cost

Adults - $10.00

Category

Programs