A surge of energy to recognize Jim's efforts to raise wilderness awareness is happening.

A surge of energy to recognize Jim's efforts to raise wilderness awareness is
happening.  This year is the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness act so a few folks
have encouraged recognizing Jim as one of the wilderness advocates who's life made a
difference.

Gloria Flora used a clip of Jim singing Forever Wild at a talk she did in Missoula
and it was received with a huge applause.  People thanked her after for mentioning
Jim.

I am sharing this with our 50th anniversary leaders, remembering Jim as a uniter for the wild. 

I envision singing Forever Wild at the 50th celebration at Seeley Lake.

John Gatchell
Conservation Director
Montana Wilderness Association
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Send info for an article on
Walkin Jim's Music History

From Easy:
The article could include how Jim got interested in music, singing, instruments, writing songs, the bands he was in and led, when he started writing his songs, and only singing his songs. The tours put together with
local people including the Wild West Tour - 1986 - Ancient Wildlands Should Be Protected Forever mentioned
in the recent newsletter.

As Larry Campbell says; "I miss Jim's simple and pure values and still get goosebumps listening to his music."

The more new people introduced to Walkin' Jim the better. The Wilderness 50 -year long - celebration is a
great way to get Jim out to the next generations who can benefit from his steady message - "Forever Wild means what it says; no smoke, no mirrors." Jim's enthusiasm and wisdom arecontagious and make all the difference in the world.

For more information about
Wilderness 50 - A Powerpoint Template and Film of Walkin Jim singing Forever Wild
For Local Communities To Use & Modify - For Local Presentations

Click here:
Wilderness 50