Aldo leopold bench for sale. Famed conservationist and ecologist aldo leopold built a simple bench on which to sit and enjoy the natural wilderness. Aldo leopold and a land ethic for our time dont fret if you cant attend the plans for the leopold bench can be found here though i suggest you make the workshop. Build this fresh serene version of the famous aldo leopold bench and matching table. Thank you for purchasing our leopold bench kit.
The bench was designed by aldo leopold 1887 1948 a famous american author scientist ecologist forester and environmentalist. See more ideas about leopold bench aldo leopold leopold. Leopold bench plans shopping list. I get out my watch pour coffee and lay notebook on knee writes aldo leopold in the classic book a sand county almanac.
Leopold believed that we should live within nature not against it. Unfortunately he did not develop a plan for his bench. This project requires basic woodworking skills a few tools and a helper to complete the assembly. If you like my project dont forget to share it on facebook and pinterest.
All pieces of the project should be painted with two or three coats of self priming paint and allowed to dry before stenciling. 6 3 12 carriage bolts washer nuts. Leopolds original benches no longer exist so they can be reconstructed only according to the remaining pictures. Feb 1 2017 explore yolandaburrells board aldo leopold benches on pinterest.
This was a conscious choice based on the beliefs of aldo leopold. We are sure it will give you years of enjoyment. The aldo leopold bench is a classic design that is immortal. Just after aldo leopold weekend which is celebrated the first weekend in march each year habitat for humanitys construction volunteers have built another collection of leopold benches.
You will have noticed that our leopold benches are made of pine instead of pressure treated lumber. If you want to add unique appeal to your backyard or to your porch make sure you make one of these. At first glance the bench design is indistinguishable from most other benches. It was here on his bench that leopold often observed the birds forest and wildlife around him.