Stories Happen in Forests: John Darnielle

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We caught up with John Darnielle, writer and singer of The Mountain Goats, and he told us a story about a surprise encounter he experienced in the woods.

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Stories Happen in Forests is not meant as an endorsement for any organization, business or group, nor is it a representation of Dogwood Alliance programmatic work.

Amanda is a first generation Cuban American. As a child in West Virginia, she saw first-hand the impact of forest destruction. Now, she helps others support Dogwood Alliance’s vital mission and applies her skills to online and web marketing. A poet, essayist, and fiction writer, Amanda is also the filmmaker of Dogwood’s "Stories Happen in Forests" documentary. She holds a Masters degree from Queens University of Charlotte and a BA from Antioch College. Amanda has been with Dogwood Alliance since 2010.

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