The first annual IG2BYITM “It’s Good to Be Young In The Mountains” conference was held in Harlan, Kentucky this past weekend, August 14-16. It was a great event with smart, creative and energetic people of all ages. Panel discussions and group sessions focused on people in high school and college. Zoé Strecker had a table promoting the Lavish! collective embroidery sculpture …

Strecker named “Wilderness Thinker” in July, 2015 by Thinking Wilderness organization as part of a year-long program recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the United States’ Wilderness Act.. See here for the feature. Strecker – 37th Featured Wilderness Thinker