“ Unearthed: A Tribute to Aldo Leopold” is an ongoing project by artist Pam Sloan, which includes collaborative pieces with the generous support of both the Leopold Landscape Alliance in Burlington, Iowa, and the Aldo Leopold Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Inspired by the profound ecological insights of pioneering environmentalist Aldo Leopold, the project explores the interconnectedness of land, soil, and life. As Leopold eloquently stated, “Land is not merely soil, it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants, and animals.” By burying paper in strategic places connected to Leopold,  soil erosion transforms this paper into the foundation for Unearthed, symbolizing the continuous cycle of growth, decay, and renewal in the natural world. Video of process