Think Wilderness

1964 to 2014: Marking the 50th anniversary of the USA’s Wilderness Act, LEAP’s new “Wilderness Thinkers in Residence” is a year-long, online residency project featuring diverse voices and creative works reflecting on Wilderness.

The residency program is actively seeking participants: there is no limit to how many people can participate; “Thinkers” can be from anywhere; and the only requirement is that creative works (essays, poems, songs, stories, drawings, paintings, videos, interviews etc.) relate to Wilderness. All Wilderness Thinkers’ reflections and creations will be archived on the project website and fifty-two people will be chosen as Featured Thinkers in Residence whose works will be highlighted and posted online weekly from September 3, 2014 – September 2, 2015. Register HERE!

TISA Ranch Style

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Thanks to hard working teachers, Lenny Foster's face, and some other creative fundraising, the 2nd and 3rd grades from TISA (Taos Integrated School of the Arts) got out on the ranch for spring field days.  I've never seen such a happy dish line.

The World is Run by Those Who Show Up

The Planmasters get their priorities straight at the May 10th planning retreat.

Due to overwhelming demand for Wild Camp (Sangre de Cristo Youth Ranch for young adults) the Planmasters youth council has wisely chosen to split the 1 two-week session into 2 one-week sessions.  In other words - we've condensed the session to serve twice the 13-15 year old people with a higher quality small-group experience.  We'll still get to hike a 14er (large mountain in Colorado) and have lots of laughs.  Campers were divided between the two sessions at random.

The Planmasters (a group made up of youth) is also scheming on having events throughout the year beyond summer camp for young people who won't wait around until they are adults to make an impact in the world.  You don't have to be a camper at Sangre de Cristo Youth Ranch to make the plan.  Contact Daniel to get involved.

The Locals Make It Big

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Tuesday May 6th is your chance to give Localogy a big lift.  Bud will match your dollars for 24 hours.  Join the first annual National Day of Giving - get your friends in on it and check back here on Tuesday.  Let's see what we can do together...

School's Out! (with your help)

Why did I opt out of public school?  Some good teachers worked there.  There were nice people in my classes.  I enjoyed learning...oh, that was it!  Let's face it - the public school system was not designed for learning (at least for too many of us).  Check this article out.  Here's a good quote, "The biggest problem in education is the giving of answers to questions that have not been asked" - Art Combs.  I know I'm not alone in feeling a little wasted - sitting for so many of my formative years, regurgitating trivia, in straight rows under fluorescent lights.  Surely there is a more humane and effective way to educate our children.  Public school can be this good - Roots & Wings Community School.  Give a few bucks for bold school reform.  Thanks-

P.S. - Here are boatloads of newly uploaded school pictures.  No, not the kind for your yearbook where you gel your hair, worry about your acne and try to look casual.  The other kind.