Date: 3/2/26 6:44 pm From: Lynn Foster <lfoster5211...> Subject: Aldo Leopold, Green Fire, Field Trips and Readings
Dear Arbirders,
"Considered by many to be the father of wildlife ecology and modern
conservation, Aldo Leopold was a forester, philosopher, conservationist,
educator, writer, and outdoor enthusiast. His Land Ethic is more than just
a concept—it's a call to action, urging us to intertwine our care for
humanity with our care for the land." These words are from the Aldo Leopold
Foundation, which provided a grant that is providing 400+ free copies of *A
Sand County Almanac*, to be distributed at seven weekend events:
Tomorrow night marks the beginning of a six-day window of events
commemorating Aldo Leopold and his Land Ethic. These events will take place
in Fayetteville, Conway, Maumelle, North Little Rock, and Little Rock. You
can see them all listed at https://arbirds.org/AASPage.aspx?pg=16.
At 7 pm tomorrow night, CALS will be showing *Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and
a Land Ethic for Our Time* at the Ron Robinson Theater in downtown Little
Rock. This documentary explores Leopold's life and work and how his
philosophy has inspired current conservation work across the US.
If you've read and loved Aldo Leopold, or if you have never heard of him
and want to learn more, I invite you to attend two community readings of
his and other authors' works Saturday and Sunday at the Audubon Center in
Little Rock. The Saturday event begins at 8 am with a field trip led by
Kevin Krajcir at the Audubon Center (weather permitting). The readings will
take place from 10 till noon. Other authors' whose works will be read are
Wendell Berry, Robin Wall Kimmerer, J. Drew Lanham, and more. Nature walks
will follow.
The Sunday event begins with a field trip led by Ariana Remmel at the
Audubon Center at 10 am, and readings will run from noon to 2, followed by
nature walks. On Sunday, Ragan Sutterfield will read an excerpt from his
new book, *Watch and Wonder*!
Join us, grab a free copy of *A Sand County Almanac* and read along, and
listen to some great nature literature.
Thanks to Sarah Morris for this description of likely species: In March,
visitors may spot a variety of bird species, including Purple Martin, Black
Vulture, Eastern Towhee, Red-tailed Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Bluebird,
and Cedar Waxwing. American Woodcock are occasionally seen in the area as
well. More commonly, you can expect to see Mourning Dove, Dark-eyed Junco,
House Finch, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse, Northern
Mockingbird, and Red-winged Blackbird. Woodpeckers, such as Northern
Flickers, and several sparrow species—including Song, Field, and
Chipping—are also frequent sightings.
Do you have a friend or family member who is a beginning birder? These
field trips are perfect opportunities for them.
We hope to see you at one or more of these great events!
