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This week marks the fifth annual Leopold Festival, an event that takes place on the Les Cheneaux Islands in honor of Aldo Leopold, one of the founders¹ of wildlife ecology and a dedicated² conservationist.

Leopold spent a large part of his childhood on Marquette Island, one of the 36 islands in the area. There he grew to love and appreciate the natural world, which contributed to his lifelong dedication³ to the protection and preservation⁴ of wildlife.

Leopold spent his days on the islands observing wildlife, making lists of birds, and drawing maps.

During the festival this year, attendees will be able to follow in his footsteps, doing activities involving everything from observing bees and birds to identifying orchids⁵ and carnivorous plants.

Elliot Nelson, one of the festival's organizers, says Leopold was deeply engaged with his surroundings. According to Nelson, what we're trying to help inspire others to do is to have that same love and appreciation⁶ for the amazing natural world around us.

The Aldo Leopold Festival runs May 30 to June 2 on the Les Cheneaux Islands, about 30 miles northeast of the Mackinac Bridge. Registration⁷ information and a full event schedule can be found on the festival's website.

This post was written by Stateside production assistant Anna Schlutt.

1 founders   

n.创始人( founder的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• He was one of the founders of the university's medical faculty. 他是该大学医学院的创建人之一。 来自辞典例句
• The founders of our religion made this a cornerstone of morality. 我们宗教的创始人把这看作是道德的基石。 来自辞典例句

2 dedicated   

adj.一心一意的；献身的；热诚的

参考例句：

• He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
• His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。

3 dedication   

n.奉献，献身，致力，题献，献辞

参考例句：

• We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。
• Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。

4 preservation   

n.保护，维护，保存，保留，保持

参考例句：

• The police are responsible for the preservation of law and order.警察负责维持法律与秩序。
• The picture is in an excellent state of preservation.这幅画保存得极为完好。

5 orchids   

n.兰花( orchid的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Wild flowers such as orchids and primroses are becoming rare. 兰花和报春花这类野花越来越稀少了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• She breeds orchids in her greenhouse. 她在温室里培育兰花。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

7 registration   

n.登记，注册，挂号

参考例句：

• Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
• What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？