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. |
Job Opportunity |
The Leopold Writing Program seeks a part-time Program Coordinator to support our all-volunteer board and advisory council. The ideal candidate will work independently, have strong computer skills (including text, spreadsheet, and database programs such as Microsoft Office products), expertise in social media platforms, experience in professional relationships and communicating with the public, and be passionate about the mission and work of the LWP.
For additional details about this position, PLEASE CLICK HERE. |
O U R P R O G R A M S
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.
The essay prompt for the 2023 Writing Contest has been announced.
Please view the WRITING CONTEST page for general information. For complete details about this year's Contest, please click on button below. |
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.
Information and Application form for the 2023 Leopold Residency will be available by late November 2022. A link will be provided here and on the RESIDENCY Page.
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Annual Leopold Lecture
Featuring a distinguished environmental thinker to highlight challenging and urgent conservation needs. 
Guest Lecturer, April 22, 2023
ROBIN WALL KIMMERER Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants .
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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