Wisconsin's John Muir Traveling Exhibit

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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
  
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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