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Celebration
Aldo Leopold Chautauqua
Glenwood Community Center 21 Menges Lane, Glenwood, NM, United StatesIn celebration of the Gila Wilderness 100, Steve Morgan brings us the words and wisdom of Aldo Leopold through his living history performance. Aldo Leopold was thought to be the father of wildlife ecology and our national wilderness system and Steve reminds us why Aldo Leopold’s teachings are still important today.
Standing Women
Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths 355 Bursum Road, Glenwood, NM, United StatesWe are standing for the world’s children and grandchildren, and for the seven generations beyond them. We dream of a world where all of our children have safe drinking water, clean air to breathe, and enough food to eat. A world where they have access to a basic education to develop their minds and healthcare
Centennial Cookout at the Catwalk
Catwalk Recreation Area Catwalk Road, Glenwood, NM, United StatesJointly hosted by the Glenwood Woman's Club and the Glenwood Ranger District (USFS) Centennial poster by Christina Wilkinson’s “Gila Wilderness” (first place winner in centennial poster contest sponsored by USFS Gila National Forest)
Gila Wilderness Centennial at the Historic Mogollon Cemetery
Mogollon New MexicoAt 10:00 am, visitors will gather at the Mogollon Cemetery Archives - 891 Bursum Road (NM 159), Mogollon, NM 88039. At 10:30 am visitors will carpool up Fannie Road (a 10-minute drive in 4WD vehicles) to Mogollon Cemetery where we will welcome people, speak briefly about the Mogollon Cemetery which served the Historic Districts of
Centennial Celebration Dance
Glenwood Park Catwalk Road, Glenwood, NM, United States
Gila Wilderness Centennial Week
Silver City Silver City, NMThe Gila National Forest kicks off 2024 as a year of celebration of the world’s first Wilderness. The Gila Wilderness was designated on June 3, 1924. The USFS will host events and observations honoring all that is wilderness, in recognition of the centennial anniversary of the Gila Wilderness. Together with community partners, the Gila National
Gila Wilderness 100 Speaker Series
Silver City Silver City, NMFeaturing diverse and thoughtful perspectives from historians and local voices, the Speaker Series will explore the Gila Wilderness by examining its history and virtues, successes and shortcomings, and path forward. Events will be held the evening of May 29th and throughout the day on May 31st. Together with community partners, the Gila National Forest is
Gila Centennial Speaker Series Virtual Broadcast
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Gila Wilderness Centennial Film Festival
Silver City Silver City, NMThirteen talented NMSU students from diverse backgrounds were selected to take part in an immersive two-semester program. In July, 2022, the group spent 11 days in a field school in the Gila, making short documentaries about people living and working in the Gila Wilderness. Their films tell stories that reflect the unique natural, cultural and