Theodore Roosevelt’s reputation as the foremost conservation president is assured and his hunting exploits are legendary, but what is less well known is that Roosevelt was an avid birdwatcher and a champion of preserving America’s threatened bird species and habitats. As President, Roosevelt acted decisively on behalf of America’s birds, but his interaction with birds also had a marked effect on him. This presentation will explore the role birds and birding played in TR’s life.
Scholar: Duane Jundt
Sponsored by: Union Creek Lutheran Church
For more information, contact: Sherri McKee <sherri.l.mckee@gmail.com>