On Friday October 14 at 7:00 PM author and storyteller Jeffrey Ryan will present a talk on his new book, This Land Was Saved for You and Me: How Gifford Pinchot, Frederick Law Olmsted and a Band of Foresters Rescued America’s Public Lands at the National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV.
This Land Was Saved for You and Me follows the arc of the creation and protection of America’s parks, forests and wilderness areas through a series of rather remarkable inter-generational handoffs that began in the 1860s and continue to this day. In fact, the genius of these conservation giants was in both identifying the need to establish and manage lands for the public good and identifying those most capable of nurturing and growing the concept in the decades to come.
Jeffrey H Ryan is an author, adventurer, photographer, and historian. He has written several books about his outdoor exploits, his fascination with hiking trails and the people and places found just off the beaten path. His books are known for weaving a deep appreciation for history into walks across contemporary landscapes that give readers the feeling they are hiking right alongside. When Jeff isn’t trekking, chasing down a great story, or spinning yarns from his keyboard, he enjoys sharing his adventures with audiences who love the outdoors. The author will sign copies of his book after the event
This talk is as part of NCTC’s Conservation Lecture Series, which is cosponsored by The Friends of the NCTC (http://www.friendsofnctc.org).
For more information, please contact Mark Madison (304-876-7276) mark_madison@fws.gov.
*Please note in addition to the October 14 public lecture at NCTC, the recording of this event will be broadcast on October 20 at 1:00 PM ET. Please join us: NCTC Conservation Lecture Series: “This Land Was Saved for You and Me” with author Jeffrey Ryan on Livestream.