Story by Stew Churchwell
Photos by Teresa Tamura
Led by WWP event coordinator Stefanie Marvel, planning for the
inaugural Greenfire Revival began in the summer, and preparations
followed in September at the preserve. Stephanie and Judy Hall worked on
invitations and coordinated the menu, while board member Gene Bray
trucked in some serious industrial cooking equipment, refurbished it and
hooked it up.
Stefanie coordinated all of the meals and activities for the revival,
with able assistance from Judy and Irene Bray. Larry Barnes took
early-birds on a birding expedition at daybreak Saturday. WWP executive
director Jon Marvel and president Kelley Weston led guests on field
tours on and near the Greenfire property. Jon and WWP counsel Laird
Lucas spoke about the group’s strategies and legal victories.
After dinner Saturday, guests could have danced all night to the
country swing of the Al Yates Trio, but the band had to drive back to
the Wood River Valley.
The weather -- accented by an evening thunderstorm -- was glorious
and dramatic, and I think I can speak for everyone in saying that the
event was an empowering experience, not to mention a great time with
great food and great people. Several guests traveled long distances to
attend, and for that we are grateful. Many of us made new and lasting
friends. Unfortunately, most of the salmon had finished spawning and
were gone by the time everyone arrived. Nonetheless, some guests
observed chinook in the East Fork.
