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Lady Bird Johnson Grove

 Lady Bird Johnson Grove   Dedicated in honor of Mrs. Johnson by Richard Nixon President of the United States August 27, 1969     In recognition of her devoted service to the cause of preserving...

 Lady Bird Johnson Grove   Dedicated in honor of Mrs. Johnson by Richard Nixon President of the United States August 27, 1969     In recognition of her devoted service to the cause of...

  • lbj
  • nixon
  • redwoods
  • nature
  • conservation

Bernard Frank

DEDICATED TO BERNARD FRANK 1902 - 1964 FORESTER, LAND ECONOMIST, OUTDOORSMAN , INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATIONIST WITH SOME FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FORESTRY, INCLUDING THIRTY YEARS OF CONCERN WITH...

DEDICATED TO BERNARD FRANK 1902 - 1964 FORESTER, LAND ECONOMIST, OUTDOORSMAN , INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATIONIST WITH SOME FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FORESTRY, INCLUDING THIRTY YEARS OF CONCERN WITH...

  • maryland
  • park
  • conservation

The Mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

  • shepherdstown
  • west virginia
  • wildlife
  • conservation

In Appreciation of Senator Robert C. Byrd

In Appreciation of Senator Robert C. Byrd  For his leadership and support in the development of a national center for conservation leadership enabling natural resource professionals to better...

In Appreciation of Senator Robert C. Byrd  For his leadership and support in the development of a national center for conservation leadership enabling natural resource professionals to better...

  • shepherdstown
  • west virginia
  • wildlife
  • conservation
  • byrd

John R. "Rick" Lemon Instructional West Building

John R. "Rick" Lemon Instructional West Building  To honor and recognize the leadership and commitment of Rick Lemon, US Fish and Wildlife Service career employee and Director of the National...

John R. "Rick" Lemon Instructional West Building  To honor and recognize the leadership and commitment of Rick Lemon, US Fish and Wildlife Service career employee and Director of the National...

  • shepherdstown
  • west virginia
  • wildlife
  • conservation

Michael Grzimek

MICHAEL GRZIMEK 12 . 4. 1934  -- 10 . 1. 1959HE GAVE ALL HE POSSESSED INCLUDING HIS LIVE FOR THE WILD ANIMALS OF AFRICA  PROFESSOR BERNHARD GRZIMEK 1909 - 1986 A LIFETIME OF CARING FOR WILD...

MICHAEL GRZIMEK 12 . 4. 1934  -- 10 . 1. 1959HE GAVE ALL HE POSSESSED INCLUDING HIS LIVE FOR THE WILD ANIMALS OF AFRICA  PROFESSOR BERNHARD GRZIMEK 1909 - 1986 A LIFETIME OF CARING FOR...

  • tanzania
  • conservation

Organized Conservation of Trees In Los Angeles

THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO MRS. ROLLIN B. LANE IN RECOGNITION OF HERE WORK IN ORGANIZED CONSERVATION OF TREES IN LOS ANGELES DECEMBER 17, 1937 BY THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AUXILIARY OF THE LOS...

THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO MRS. ROLLIN B. LANE IN RECOGNITION OF HERE WORK IN ORGANIZED CONSERVATION OF TREES IN LOS ANGELES DECEMBER 17, 1937 BY THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AUXILIARY OF...

  • los angeles
  • california
  • tree
  • conservation
  • women's auxiliary

Stephen Tyng Mather - Crater Lake

"Stephen Tyng Mather July 4, 1867 - Jan 22, 1930 He laid the foundations of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved...

"Stephen Tyng Mather July 4, 1867 - Jan 22, 1930 He laid the foundations of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved...

  • national park
  • crater lake
  • park service
  • conservation
  • mather

Forest Ranger William Henry Stephens

This plaque from 2007 is found in an off-the-beaten track location at Elk Island National Park. It is found along Rob's Road, an old warden's trail that is largely inaccessible to the public. It...

This plaque from 2007 is found in an off-the- beaten track location at Elk Island National Park. It is found along Rob's Road, an old warden's trail that is largely inaccessible to the public. It...

  • william henr...
  • forest fires
  • fire
  • conservation
  • 1890s
  • canada
  • elk island
  • elk island n...
  • parks canada
  • cooking lake

Preservation of the Plains Buffalo

This plaque commemorates the preservation of the plains bison by the Canadian government. A large proportion of plains bison currently in conservation herds are descendants of the Pablo-Allard...

This plaque commemorates the preservation of the plains bison by the Canadian government. A large proportion of plains bison currently in conservation herds are descendants of the Pablo- Allard...

  • buffalo
  • bison
  • plains bison
  • canada
  • parks canada
  • national parks
  • conservation
  • nature
  • 1940s
  • elk island
  • elk island n...
  • buffalo nati...
  • alberta
  • french
  • bilingual