“God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fools.” – John Muir The Woods & Wetlands Speaker Series is delighted to announce a Spring event. On Sunday April 27, 2025, at 7:00 CDT. Join us on Sunday April 27 for “John Muir: Saunterer, Savior, Scientist.” John Muir was born in Scotland, raised in Wisconsin, wandered in the American wildernesses of the west, and promoted the preservation of our wild and scenic lands We are delighted to welcome Mike Wurst to share the history and stories of John Muir. Mike is the Head of Special Collections and Archivist as well as professor of History of Geological and Environmental Studies at the University of the Pacific will be our host this evening. John Muir was a famed naturalist, Father of the National Parks System, and co-founder of Sierra Club. John Muir reveled in earth’s beauty, studied how the earth worked, and strove to preserve the planet’s most glorious places like the Redwood Forests and Yosemite. Throughout his life travels, Muir made observations that challenged our understanding of the science of nature and how best to preserve our wild world. Muir said “Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” Woods & Wetlands invites families and friends to join us at 7:00 pm on Sunday April 28.

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