Summary The beginning of prairie preservation and ecological restoration by the efforts of writer/scientist/ecologist Aldo Leopold. The first piece of virgin prairie saved as public land. Story focuses on Leopold's graduate students and local farmers who appreciated the wild orchids growing on the prairie. Includes Leopold's essay 'Exit Orchis'. Video traces the history of this prairie remnant since it was saved from the plow - the slow learning curve of prairie maintenance, difficulties with neighboring farmers and, finally, the purchase of adjoining land for ecological restoration. An epilogue (2010) recounts the damage caused by the floods of 2008, as the climate and watershed have changed. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Jul 31, 2004
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Summary The beginning of prairie preservation and ecological restoration by the efforts of writer/scientist/ecologist Aldo Leopold. The first piece of virgin prairie saved as public land. Story focuses on Leopold's graduate students and local farmers who appreciated the wild orchids growing on the prairie. Includes Leopold's essay 'Exit Orchis'. Video traces the history of this prairie remnant since it was saved from the plow - the slow learning curve of prairie maintenance, difficulties with neighboring farmers and, finally, the purchase of adjoining land for ecological restoration. An epilogue (2010) recounts the damage caused by the floods of 2008, as the climate and watershed have changed. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Jul 31, 2004
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
