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[Detail] Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir. 
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Online activities and background information from the Library of Congress to help students learn more about nature and the environment.
American Treasures: Alaskan Expedition - (Exhibition) View pages from Edward Harriman's souvenir journal documenting his 1899 expedition to Alaska. Leading artists, writers, scientists and environmentalists of the period accompanied Harriman on this expedition.
Disasters, Devastation and Destruction (America's Library) Read stories about natural and manmade disasters
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts From the Library of Congress (Presentation) Students will enjoy discovering the answers to a variety of puzzling science questions. Explore mysteries related to our natural environment.
Explore the States: California Timber and Forest (America's Library) Read about this local environmental project conducted by Humboldt County High School students.
Explore the States: Minnesota Ironwood Discovery Center (America's Library) Learn why the Civilian Conservation Corps planted more than 25 million trees in Minnesota in the 1930s.
Explore the States: Oklahoma Dust Bowl (America's Library) Learn about the Oklahoma dust storms of the 1930s.
Explore the States: Wyoming's Old Faithful (America's Library) Learn more about Wyoming's famous geyser.
In the Nation's Pleasure Grounds (Wise Guide) – Learn more about our National Park Service.
Jump Back in Time: April 10, 1872 (First Arbor Day) (America's Library) On this date, Nebraskans celebrated the first Arbor Day by planting more than a million trees.
Jump Back in Time: April 22, 1970 (Earth Day) (America's Library) The first Earth Day was celebrated on this date.
Jump Back in Time: April 26, 1822 (Frederick Law Olmstead) (America's Library) America's number one 19th century landscape architect was born on this date.
Jump Back in Time: April 3, 1837 (John Burroughs) (America's Library) Nature writer John Burroughs was born on this date.
Jump Back in Time: February 12, 1837 (Thomas Moran) (America's Library) Landscape painter Thomas Moran was born on this date.
Jump Back in Time: January 27, 1851 (John James Audubon) (America's Library) Read about ornithologist John James Audubon, who died on this date.
Jump Back in Time: July 12, 1817 (Henry David Thoreau) (America's Library) Philosopher, naturalist and writer, Henry David Thoreau was born on this date.
Jump Back in Time: July 19, 1869 (John Muir and the Sierras) (America's Library) Read the words that early environmentalist John Muir wrote in his journal on this date.
Jump Back in Time: June 30, 1864 (America's Library) The Yosemite Land Grant was signed on this date.
Jump Back in Time: June 8, 1867 (Frank Lloyd Wright) (America's Library) This famous architect believed houses should be comfortable for the occupants but should also blend in with their environment.
Jump Back in Time: May 4, 1894 (Bird Day) (America's Library) The first Bird Day was celebrated on this date.
Jump Back in Time: October 28, 1875 (America's Library) National Geographic President Gilbert H. Grosvenor was born on this date.
Meet Amazing Americans: Theodore Roosevelt (America's Library) Learn about America's 26th president. His love of nature and wildlife inspired him to help conserve land and create national parks.
Seasonal Round of Activities on Coal River (Presentation) Explore sound recordings and photos documenting seasonal activities in Southern West Virginia. Gardening, gathering, fishing, and hunting activities are included.
Last Updated: 06/29/2009