Can You Build or Donate Materials for a Leopold Bench?

The Leopold Bench ...

Who was Aldo Leopold?   

"Considered by many to be the father of wildlife ecology and the United States’ wilderness system, Aldo Leopold was a conservationist, forester, philosopher, educator, writer, and outdoor enthusiast. Among his best known ideas is the “land ethic,” which calls for an ethical, caring relationship between people and nature." For more information, click on this link:  The Aldo Leopold Foundation

Aldo Leopold created the Leopold Bench as "a revolutionary act of a conservationist".  If you sit frontward, you are comforted and supported by the back part of the bench.  

If you turn it around, you can put your legs in the space between the back support and the seat, rest your arms on the back, and with binoculars in hand, enjoy nature.

A Request:

The Grounds Teams has members who are building Leopold Benches with funds that generous members donated to purchase the materials.  These benches will be placed in our outdoor sanctuary -- the outdoor gravel-covered space between the Sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall.  

Imagine sitting out there with a beverage and enjoying this meditative space with fellow members after an invigorating sermon and music by our choir and music director. 

Where can I obtain the plans?  

Four Oaks Crafts offers a tutorial and free plans for a Leopold bench.  Click on the link and download a pdf copy of the plans.  The cost of lumber, stain, sealant, and hardware is about $100.  Your skills, time, and  generosity are priceless.

If you would like to take part in this project, won't you please let David Burrous know of your interest?  d303burrous@gmail.com

Thanks.