More than Parks: A History of American Conservation

Description

This program will not be recorded.

Explore the origins and evolution of American conservation through the lens of environmental history. We will examine key figures such as Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and George Washington Carver, along with lesser-known voices like Genevieve Jones and Harriet Hemenway. We will examine how conservation evolved not only in iconic landscapes like Yellowstone and Yosemite, but also in cotton fields, urban centers and Native American lands. Together, we will examine how industrialization, urbanization and scientific thought influenced the movement-and how conservation efforts affected various communities. Through case studies and discussion, we will gain a broader understanding of how American attitudes toward nature, resources and preservation have developed from the 19th century to the present.

About the Osher Online Program

Osher Online programs are provided to OLLI at MSU from the Osher National Resource Center at Northwestern University. Experience shared online presentations with OLLI members from coast to coast! As part of the Osher Online program, OLLI at MSU members will enjoy national speakers and interact with fellow OLLI members nationwide.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

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