FRIENDS OF PANDO

The history of art and conservation are deeply intertwined. As a recent discovery that was not fully verified until 2008, we lack a record of the human experience of living in a world with Pando. Each year, working with various Partners, Friends of Pando employs artists working in a variety of mediums to spend time with Pando to document the human experience to inspire stewardship and archive those works so they may be enjoyed for generations to come.

The Pando Ambassador Program is first-of-its-kind field monitoring program to monitor and protect this natural wonder. In 2022, Friends of Pando will hire, train and support a dedicated agent to undertake passive monitoring of the tree, work to repair and sustain protective fencing, capture data on utilization, observing wildlife activity and documenting the year in the trees life. Work we believe is critical to development of sound policies to ensure the tree can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Kids for Pando is an educational program geared toward K-12 students that invites teachers, community leaders, students and their families to learn about Pando and take part in stewardship effort to inspire the next generation of scientists and land managers.

In order to educate the public about this natural wonder, Friends of Pando host a variety of educational workshops, speaker series and community events to help people of all ages learn about Pando.