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Crafts: Aldo Leopold Bench Plans

Enjoy these simple plans for this simple bench that provides a perfect place to observe the natural world.
Considered by many as the father of wildlife management and of the United States’ wilderness system, Aldo Leopold was a conservationist, forester, philosopher, educator, writer, and outdoor enthusiast.
“That land is a community is the basic concept off ecology, but that land is to be loved and respected is an extension of ethics.”

Though his book, The Sand County Almanac is a must read, it may be something that can wait for anyone with very young children. For everyone else, it's a wonderful example of nature writing that is a timeless connection to the land.

My family first made our first "Leopold Bench" as a group effort at the Aldo celebration at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb, NY. It remains one our most comfortable outdoor benches. It also was a project that allowed us to work together.

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Adirondack Treats: Make Your Own Mirror Lake Inn Chocolate Chip Cookies (recipe)

Back by popular demand!

My favorite cookie recipe!
*reprinted with permission

Mirror Lake InnChocolate Chip Cookies, Lake Placid, N.Y.

Mix until light and fluffy
2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar

Blend and add to sugar mixture:
4 eggs

Add:
4 tsp. vanilla
4 cups flour
3 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
4 cups chocolate chips
2 cups broken walnuts (I omit)

Drop onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Yields 4 dozen.

Tip: I whip up a batch and keep the dough in the refrigerator and bake a few cookies at a time! Enjoy!

*if you stay at the Inn you get complimentary afternoon tea and chocolate chip cookies daily. If not, you can make your own and pretend!

Fall/Autumn Fun Facts: Apple Fruit Trivia Questions

Apple Facts and Trivia Questions:
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