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Eagle Scout Forestry Camp 25th Anniversary Marker
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Ten men are standing in a row in front of a sign marking the 25th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Forestry Camp. They are each holding an Eagle Scout trophy. C.L. (Neal) Harrington is the fourth man from the right.The Eagle Scout Forestry Camp was held in Lost Canoe Lake near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.
1954
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CLH and Ranger Mac
1911
Cornelius L. Harrington and Ranger McNeel planting tree seedlings at the Trout Lake nursery.
Planting Camp North End of Trout Lake
May 1911
Trout Lake was the site of the first forest planting or nursery. This camp was at the north end of Trout Lake.
Pete Christensen at Trout Lake
Hand-colored portrait of Pete Christensen leaning on a porch post in front of a building. He is wearing a hat slanted against the sun.
Main Building: Wisconsin State Forest Reserve, Trout Lake
1912
View of the main building at the Headquarters Camp State Board of Forestry at Trout Lake. This was the Headquarters of Field Instruction for Forest Ranger Students. Caption reads: "Main Bldg: Wisco...
Man Working at Trout Lake
A man is crouching and working on plantings at the nursery. A fence is in the background.
