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October 30th, 2015 by Northern Woodlands Notes from the Editor

Writers & Readers Conference A Success

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We’re still recovering from our big annual Writers & Readers Conference, while also putting the final touches on the winter issue of the magazine. So this week, in lieu of an editor’s blog, we’re sharing a gallery of some of the images from the conference.

Thanks to everyone who joined us – an at-capacity crowd! – and mark your calendars for next fall’s conference, which will take place on Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2 at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, Vermont.

Special thanks to The Trust for Public Land, our sponsors. Their support was critical to the success of the conference, and we’re so appreciative of their help.

2015 Writers & Readers Conference Gallery

A view of Lake Morey on Friday afternoon.
A view of Lake Morey on Friday afternoon. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
The first speaker of the conference: bear authority and author Ben Kilham discussed his decades of work with black bears.
The first speaker of the conference: bear authority and author Ben Kilham discussed his decades of work with black bears. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Paul Smith Professor Celia Evans entertained the crowd with a performance of her original acoustic folk music.
Paul Smith Professor Celia Evans entertained the crowd with a performance of her original acoustic folk music. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
The conference was at capacity, and included a fun mix of participants from across the Northeast.
The conference was at capacity, and included a fun mix of participants from across the Northeast. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Peter Forbes gave the keynote speech on Saturday morning, discussing his relationship with his mentor Bill Coperthwaite, and included readings from his recently published book, 'A Man Apart: Bill Coperthwaite’s Radical Experiment in Living,' co-written with Helen Whybrow.
Peter Forbes gave the keynote speech on Saturday morning, discussing his relationship with his mentor Bill Coperthwaite, and included readings from his recently published book, 'A Man Apart: Bill Coperthwaite’s Radical Experiment in Living,' co-written with Helen Whybrow. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
A discussion during one of the Saturday workshops.
A discussion during one of the Saturday workshops. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Michael Wojtech, author of 'Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast,' took a class outside to discuss bark identification.
Michael Wojtech, author of 'Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast,' took a class outside to discuss bark identification. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
A drawing from one of Michael Wojtech’s workshops.
A drawing from one of Michael Wojtech’s workshops. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Ginny Barlow and Bob Kimber sharing a laugh.
Ginny Barlow and Bob Kimber sharing a laugh. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
A workshop co-taught by illustrators Nona Estrin and Adelaide Tyrol.
A workshop co-taught by illustrators Nona Estrin and Adelaide Tyrol. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
A quiet moment outdoors.
A quiet moment outdoors. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Author and illustrator David Macaulay gave a fantastic talk that described his creative process.
Author and illustrator David Macaulay gave a fantastic talk that described his creative process. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Northern Woodlands columnist and Keeping Track (keepingtrack.org) founder Susan Morse discussed her experiences with cougars, and the possibility of the cats becoming reestablished in the Northeast.
Northern Woodlands columnist and Keeping Track (keepingtrack.org) founder Susan Morse discussed her experiences with cougars, and the possibility of the cats becoming reestablished in the Northeast. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Bernd Heinrich and conference attendees, following his Saturday evening talk.
Bernd Heinrich and conference attendees, following his Saturday evening talk. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Logger and storyteller Bill Torrey (look for his book coming out next year, from Green Writers Press!) started off open mic night.
Logger and storyteller Bill Torrey (look for his book coming out next year, from Green Writers Press!) started off open mic night. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Kent McFarland, from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, was our final Sunday morning speaker. Kent is a Northern Woodlands favorite for his combination of smarts and humor. Check out his radio podcasts: vtecostudies.org
Kent McFarland, from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, was our final Sunday morning speaker. Kent is a Northern Woodlands favorite for his combination of smarts and humor. Check out his radio podcasts: vtecostudies.org | Photo: Northern Woodlands

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