Dallas County Conservation is continuing their year-long series focusing on the 70th anniversary of the “Sand County Almanac,” written by famous conservationist Aldo Leopold, with a special Spring Equinox event tomorrow at Hanging Rock Park in Redfield.

Outreach Coordinator Ken Keffer talks about the significance Leopold’s work has in modern conservation. “Aldo Leopold was the first professor in wildlife ecology, and sort of got the science behind some of these conservation and land management values that we appreciate so much. But his real gift was that he could write beautiful essays that, you know everyone can read and enjoy. And so we’re doing a whole series of programs throughout the year. You know, part of it’s reading through some of those essays and then having just real fruitful discussions about the conservation ethic that Leopold sort of professed in his writings.”

The focus for tomorrow’s event will be three of Leopold’s essays: “The Geese Return,” “Burr Oak,” and “Sky Dance.” The essays will accentuate the traditional equinox celebration, which will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The program is free to attend, though registration is required. To learn more or to sign up, call Forest Park Museum at 515-465-3577.