Professor, Geologist and University President |
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Biography of Charles Richard Van Hise, professor, geologist and president of the University of Wisconsin. |
Zoologist, Professor and University President |
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Biography of zoologist and professor Edward Asahel Birge who was president of the University of Wisconsin from 1918 to 1925. |
Conservationist, Preservationist and Writer |
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Discover the history of conservationist, preservationist and writer Walter E. Scott. |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Cockwork study desk built by naturalist John Muir while at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1861-1863. (Museum object F1998.85.1) |
The People who Shaped the Movement |
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Discover how a 19th century Scottish farm boy and many other devoted citizens created the conservation movement in Wisconsin. |
Conservationist, Writer, Explorer |
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Learn about the conservationist who was instrumental in the creation of Yosemite National Park. This article contains links to several primary sources. |
Founder of Earth Day |
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This Wisconsin Senator, best known as the founder of Earth Day, championed the preservation of the environment and natural resources. |
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