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. |
One Mission. Three Programs. All Generations.
Aldo Leopold Writing Contest
Giving voice to young writers most vulnerable to the consequences of environmental inaction. For New Mexico students Grades 6–12.
Aldo & Estella Leopold Residency
Offering a retreat for emerging and mid-career writers interested in reshaping the cultural story of humans relating to Nature.
Annual Leopold Lecture
Featuring a distinguished environmental thinker to highlight challenging and urgent conservation needs.
Giving voice to young writers most vulnerable to the consequences of environmental inaction. For New Mexico students Grades 6–12.
Aldo & Estella Leopold Residency
Offering a retreat for emerging and mid-career writers interested in reshaping the cultural story of humans relating to Nature.
Annual Leopold Lecture
Featuring a distinguished environmental thinker to highlight challenging and urgent conservation needs.
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Aldo & Estella Leopold Residency
Aldo & Estella Leopold at "Mi Casita" in Tres Piedras, NM. 1912. Photo courtesy of the Aldo Leopold Foundation.
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An inspiring one-month retreat for professional environmental writers at "Mi Casita", Aldo and Estella's first home in northern New Mexico.
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Annual Leopold Lecture
Barry Lopez. First Annual Leopold Lecturer. 2017
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An event featuring a distinguished national figure to inspire and challenge audiences to explore today’s critical environmental issues.
The 2020 Annual Leopold Lecture scheduled for April 20, 2020, was canceled due to the public health emergency. We hope to reschedule the event in 2022. Thank you for your understanding.
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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