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From New England to Patagonia: Wildlands and the People Who Save Them
Every year, millions of us visit America’s great natural treasures. We hike at Acadia, camp in the Great Smoky Mountains, fish in the shadow of the Tetons — and yet know nothing about the individuals who helped protect these national parks for posterity. The tradition of wildlands philanthropy may be little known but has profoundly affected the American experience. The Aspetuck Land Trust is committed to preserving Connecticut's unique resources.
Join author and longtime conservationist Tom Butler as he presents his book Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition, and shares fascinating stories of the people who have used their time and treasure to conserve the landscapes they love, across the continent and around the globe.
Tom Butler is an author and conservationist. Currently he is a Senior Fellow at Northeast Wilderness Trust and was the former longtime editor of Wild Earth Journal. His other books include Protecting the Wild and On Beauty.
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