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Non-Profit in the Spotlight: Aspen Valley Land Trust, Part 2

Aspen Public Radio | By Cornelia Carpenter

Published September 8, 2014 at 9:00 AM MDT

This week, the 2014 National Sheepdog Finals will be held on the Strang Ranch above Carbondale. Bridget Strang is the event's host and talks about the history of the event, what to expect, and how you can attend. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Aspen Valley Land Trust. Martha Cochran is the Executive Director of the land trust and shares why this partnership was a natural fit.

Learn more about the 2014 National Sheepdog Finals, and Aspen Valley Land Trust.

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Cornelia Carpenter

Cornelia was born and raised in Aspen and is happy to be home after attending the University of Denver, where she earned degrees in Geography and Studio Art. Since graduating in 2011, she has illustrated several local children’s books, made maps around the world, and continues to draw and paint. In the summer of 2011, Cornelia was a Development intern at The Aspen Institute, and returned to work for The Aspen Ideas Festival in the summer of 2012.

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