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| Article exploring the history of Earth Day and its creation by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. |
| Wisconsin History Maker Award |
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| Read about this award-winning pioneer, conservation icon and co-founder of the International Crane Foundation |
| 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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