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Historical Essay

Life at the State House: Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters - Image Gallery Essay

Learn about the history of the Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters in Vilas County
Historical Essay

School Forests

Brief description and history of school forests.
Historical Essay

CCC Trunk

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Trunk used by Werner Brunner while working on Civilian Conservation Corps projects in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 1934-1935.(Museum object #1990.165.26,A)
Historical Essay

Conservation in Wisconsin

The People who Shaped the Movement
Discover how a 19th century Scottish farm boy and many other devoted citizens created the conservation movement in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

A Brief Introduction
A brief history of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. Visit the links to learn more about Menominee history, culture and community.
Historical Essay

Lapham, Increase, 1811-1875

Wisconsin's First Scientist
Read about Wisconsin's first scientist. Learn about his achievements; including his scientific writings, and his work as an engineer and land surveyor.
Historical Essay

Leopold, Aldo, 1887-1948

Father of Wildlife Ecology
Learn about the man whose focus on the philosophy of conservation would inspire the environmental movement during the mid-20th century.
Historical Essay

Muir, John (1838-1914)

Conservationist, Writer, Explorer
Learn about the conservationist who was instrumental in the creation of Yosemite National Park. This article contains links to several primary sources.

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