People interested in nature, conservation and philosophy often wonder about the beginnings of Leopold’s idea of a land ethic. Was it the influence of sportsman father Carl Leopold? Or his early work in the Southwest lands? Our speaker, Steve Brower has done extensive research of Leopold’s early days.
“Roots” explores the effect Leopold’s childhood had on his career and the development of his renown philosophy and suggests a model for future families to raise children in urban areas.
Come join the Hillsboro Historical Society in welcoming our speaker Steve Brower, Leopold Scholar and child of Burlington, Iowa, Leopold’s hometown as well. Steve grew up very near to Prospect Hill, also known as Leopold Park and explored many of the same ravines, creeks and caves in the banks of the Mississippi River as did Aldo. He even went to the same elementary school and from an early age has held a fascination of Aldo Leopold and his life and works. This will be an evening of new ideas and information for even the avid Leopold follower.
WHEN: 4pm on Sunday, June 25, 2023
WHERE: Hillsboro Community Center, 316 Elenora St., Hillsboro, New Mexico
For more information contact:
Steve Morgan (928) 830-9972
WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A VERY INTERESTING EVENING
I was a reporter in Burlington, Iowa, and Leopold was referred to often by city leaders and was honored as one of its most important forebears. His childhood home was on the market around 2013 and Leopold enthusiasts were trying to collect enough money to buy it and make it into a museum of sorts. I hope that happened.