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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in which I tell a story about a bear https://t.co/I5pzo0E1KI

— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) May 9, 2017

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Amanda Rodriguez

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.