COMMUNITY

Community Affiliations

• In 2007, April helped establish Yellowstone Country Guardians.
• April recently completed a 4-year stint serving on the board of the Montana Natural History Center.
• April was proud to serve on the board of the Wild Rockies Field Institute, based in Missoula, Montana.
• April helped found and served on the first board of Footloose Montana.
• April has been writing natural history pieces for Yellowstone Association since 2007.
• As a writer and contract attorney for the University of Montana, April has worked on the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program since 2006.

Community Affinities and artists/writers/creators April is proud to support:

Boulder White Clouds Council: Please read about founder Lynne Stone's work to protect Idaho wolves. http://www.wildwhiteclouds.org/

Engine 8: Brad Bunkers and his crew go out of their way to lend their incredible talent and vision to local non-profits. www.engine8design.com

Flagship:  April leads the "Writing Circle" at Hellgate High and is a big supporter of this Missoula-based organization that keeps young people engaged in fun, innovative after school programs www.flagshipprogram.org

High Plains Films: Award winning documentary films about relevant, timely issues. Immensely powerful, newly released Facing the Storm tells the story of Yellowstone's bison. http://www.highplainsfilms.org/

Mimi Matsuda: Formerly a Yellowstone interpretive ranger, Mimi's love for Yellowstone and all that's wild is reflected in her incredible art. http://www.mimimatsudaart.com/

Other Nations: If you care about animal issues but don't have the time or know-how to do the research and try to make a difference, keep an eye on Kathleen Stachowski's blogs and the Other Nations website. http://www.othernationsjustice.org/