Wisconsin's John Muir Traveling Exhibit
The University Library
of UW-Stevens Point will host “Wisconsin’s John Muir: An Exhibit Celebrating
the Centennial of the National Park Service.” On loan from the Wisconsin
Historical Society, this traveling exhibit will be on display October 3-21 in
the library lobby, 900 Reserve St.
Commemorating the centennial of the
National Park Service, the traveling exhibit explores Muir's youth in
Wisconsin, his advocacy for national parks, and his views on environmental
issues such as logging, hunting, and climate change. Its eight panels share
images and manuscripts from the Wisconsin Historical Society alongside Muir
quotes and writings.
In conjunction with the Muir exhibit,
the University Library has coordinated these free events that are open to the
public:
“Wisconsin's John Muir”
Presented by Matt Blessing, state archivist (UWSP '85)
When: Friday, Oct. 6
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Location: UWSP University Library (Room 104, Reference Studio), Albertson Hall (900
Reserve St.)
Description: An illustrated presentation about the fascinating
life of John Muir, including his youth in central Wisconsin, his exploration of
the High Sierra and Alaska, and his leadership in protecting the American
wilderness.
”Interpretive Walk”
Led by Prof. Kendra
Liddicoat and Jake Tlachac
When: Friday, Oct. 13
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Meet in the Lobby of Albertson Hall/University
Library
Description: Explore UWSP campus accompanied by John Muir’s
thoughts and images.
Visit the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame
John Muir was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1985
Location: Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center
2419 North Point Drive
Stevens Point, WI
Hours: Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Contact: (715) 346-4992
Contact: (715) 346-4992
In addition to the
exhibit and events, the Museum of Natural History will offer Muir books and t-shirts for sale.
The University Library also has
over 150 books and reports on John Muir. Feel free to search our
catalog or browse the
subject area on the 5th flr (call# area QH31).
The Muir exhibit and reading program is funded by bequests from
John A. Peters and the Kenyon and Mary Follett family.
For more information, visit https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/calendar/event/5314/wisconsins-john-muir
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