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Sneak Peak at the 2014 Essay Contest Theme
The Waterman Fund’s essay contest theme team met yesterday at Laura’s house to discuss the future of the essay contest. Lots of enthusiasm, support, and great ideas generated by this thoughtful team! Here’s a sneak preview of the 2014 contest theme, which centers on the relevance of wilderness ethics in the 21st century: Aldo Leopold…
Read MoreLynx in Vermont
A few weeks ago, saw these lynx tracks in the Gaspesie. Now, it looks like we might have some of these kitties in Vermont. Exciting news! Researchers track Canada lynx in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
Read MoreHappy New Year
Happy New Year to all – may your 2013 be filled with alpine adventures! Send us your 2013 grant applications by January 7th. Details on our website.
Read More2012 Alpine Essay Contest Winners Announced
We’re so pleased to announce our Fifth Annual Alpine Essay Contest Winners! Katherine Dykstra, of Brooklyn, NY, gets first prize for “A Place for Everything,” which takes on the issue of what “wild” means through a novice camper’s encounter with a bear. Second place goes to Angela Zukowski, from West Springfield, MA, for her essay…
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