The Leopold Writing Program
ALDO LEOPOLD. Photo courtesy of the Aldo Leopold Foundation
The Leopold Writing Program seeks effective and inclusive ways to engage the current and next generation of citizen leaders in the urgent conversation to address changing realities brought about by climate disruption, biodiversity loss, growing demand for fresh water, and other global conservation issues. |
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One Mission. Three Programs. All Generations.
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Aldo Leopold Writing Contest
Giving voice to young writers most vulnerable to the consequences of environmental inaction. For New Mexico students Grades 6–12. 
An opportunity for New Mexico students in grades 6-12 to engage with critical questions about environmental ethics in an annual essay contest with cash prizes.
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Aldo & Estella Leopold Residency
Offering a retreat for emerging and mid-career writers interested in reshaping the cultural story of humans relating to Nature. 
The Leopolds at "Mi Casita" in NM. 1912.
Photo courtesy of the Aldo Leopold Foundation.
An inspiring one-month retreat for professional environmental writers at "Mi Casita", Aldo and Estella's first home in northern New Mexico.
The application process for the Aldo and Estella Leopold Residency has been suspended for 2023 but will resume later this year. Please check our website in October for instructions to apply in 2024. This is part of a scheduled maintenance project by the US Forest Service to upgrade Mi Casita, the Historic Aldo and Estella Leopold cabin.
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Annual Leopold Lecture
Featuring a distinguished environmental thinker to highlight challenging and urgent conservation needs. 
To complete the intergenerational nature of the Leopold Writing Program, the Annual Leopold Lecturer also presents the awards to the 6th-12th grade winners of the Aldo Leopold Writing Contest.
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THE LEOPOLD WRITING PROGRAM
P.O. Box 40122 | Albuquerque, NM 87196
505.265.8713
LWP is a 501(c)3 organization
505.265.8713
LWP is a 501(c)3 organization