Oral history interview with Mercedes Eicholz with Roger Kaye as interviewer. Recorded telephone interview by Roger Kaye, June 15, 2004 Fairbanks, Alaska
History; Environmental education; Employees (USFWS); Connecting people with nature; Biologists (USFWS)
Article published in the Woman's Home Companion July 1956 pages 24-27; 46-48. The book, The Sense of Wonder, published in 1965, grew from this writing. Carson gives an intimate account of her outdoor adventures with Roger, her three-year-old...
Art; Children; Education outreach; Illustrations; Education outreach; Connecting people with nature; Parks
This is a children's coloring storybook. It follows Mark Trail as he explains to young Rusty the importance of taking care of America's park lands. It also includes several games and activities. Note: The Mark Trail/Ed Dodd in Gainesville, GA is...
Birds; Birdwatching; Connecting people with nature; Wildlife viewing;
This is a guide for people interested in bringing birds to their property. It includes information and tips on installing bird feeders, bird nests and on landscaping for birds.
Fishing; Recreation; Education; Children; Connecting people with nature;
This brochure is a beginner's guide to fishing. Content includes the following: Getting Started -- What Tackle Can I Use? -- The Palomar Knot -- The Improved Clinch Knot --Spincasting -- Spinning -- Hook, Line and Sinker -- What about Accessories...
Art; Children; Education outreach; Environmental quality; Estuarine environments; Illustrations; Habitat conservation; Human impacts; Illustrations; Pollution; Water Pollution; Connecting people with nature
This is a children's coloring book featuring "Chessie," a fictional friendly monster inhabiting the Chesapeake Bay. Chessie narrates a rhyming story simply describing the bay, the issues plaguing it, and what children (and others) may do...
At least 34 animals federally listed as endangered or threatened play a role in pollination. Currently, 713 species of fl owering plants are federally listed as endangered or threatened. While we do not fully understand their pollinator...
Adults; Buildings, facilities and structures; Connecting people with nature; Leisure activities; Public access; Recreation; Structures; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges;
One of the great attractions of wildlife viewing on the refuge is having quality time with family, and lunch.
