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[Detail] Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir. 
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Multimedia resources from the Library of Congress that support instruction about nature and the environment. These resources include expert presentations, exhibitions, bibliographies, Webcasts, and other online materials.
Conservation and Environment Maps (American Memory Collection) The maps in this section of Maps Collections show early exploration and subsequent land use in various areas of the United States.
Documentary Chronology of Selected Events in the Development of the American Conservation Movement, c.1850-1920 (Presentation) This timeline documents the historical formation and cultural foundations of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage.
Earth As Art: A Landsat Perspective (Exhibition) This exhibit showcases Landsat 7 images of the earth, selected primarily for their aesthetic value.
Earth Day: Science Reference Guide (Science Reference Services) Link to Earth Day resources from the Library of Congress and beyond.
Ecology and Environment (Presentation) This chapter from the Folklife Center's Teacher's Guide to Folklife Resources links to internet resources and curriculum materials on the topic.
Ecology and the American Environment (Presentation) The sections in this presentation describe some of the important steps taken by ecologists in studying the natural environment.
Environmental Sciences (Science Reference Services) Link to environmental resources across the Library of Congress Web site.
The Everglades: Exploitation and Conservation (Presentation) This presentation from the Historical Museum of Southern Florida documents why and how people changed the Everglades.
Garden and Forest: A Journal of Horticulture, Landscape Art and Forestry 1888-1897 (American Memory Collection) Search or browse issues of the first American journal devoted to horticulture, botany, landscape design and preservation, park development, scientific forestry, and the conservation of forest resources.
Global Warming and Climate Change (Science Reference Services) Use this list of vetted print and Internet sources to help students understand global warming issues.
Herb Garden at the National Arboretum (Webcast) Learn about the National Herb Garden in this presentation by Curator, Jim Adams.
Historical Essays on Garden and Forest (Presentation) Read essays about the digitization and content of this late 1880s journal established by Charles Sprague Sargent, the founding director of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.
Language of the Land: Journeys Into Literary America (Exhibition) This exhibition offers an excursion into American literature through literary maps, photographs and quotations from works by American authors. Each section features landscape photographs and drawings.
Mapping the National Parks (Presentation) View the special presentations on Acadia, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains and Yellowstone National Parks.
Natural Disasters: A Guide to Selected Resources (Science Reference Services) This guide includes links to many Internet resources on this topic. Be sure to explore other nature related Science Reference Guides.
A Petal From the Rose (Exhibition) Explore the life and work of Elizabeth Shippen Green, early 20th century illustrator. Amid Gardens and Nature illustrates her ability to incorporate complex landscape views into her drawings.
Science Tracer Bullets Online (Science Reference Services) These research guides are helpful in locating information on a variety of science and technology subjects. For environmental related ideas, check out the Environmental Science Project tracer bullet.
Selected Internet Resources: Migration of the Monarch Butterfly (Science Reference Services) Internet resources on the monarch migration selected by the Science Reference Services.
Selected Internet Resources: The Environment - (Science Reference Services) Internet resources on environmental topics selected by the Science Reference Services.
The Story of My Boyhood and Youth (Document) This 1913 book, written by John Muir shortly before his death, reveals the evolution of his scientific curiosity and the beginnings of his reverential attitude towards nature.
Today in History (April 22, 1970) Earth Day - (Today in History) Learn about the history of Earth Day.
Today in History (April 5, 1916) National Park Service (Today in History) Conservationists, civic leaders, and government officials submitted testimony before Congress in favor of the establishment of the National Park Service on April 5 and April 6, 1916.
Today in History (July 12, 1817) Henry David Thoreau (Today in History) Learn about Thoreau, his writings, philosophy, and love of nature and the environment.
Last Updated: 01/28/2010