[Detail] Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir
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.
