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George Bird Grinnell and Early Conservation Efforts

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Grinnell fought the destruction of birds and other wildlife, including the buffalo.

George Bird Grinnell was a student of Lucy Audubon, the widow of the famous ornithologist and painter. She taught him how to observe and appreciate the natural world. More importantly, Lucy taught him to think about future generations and how they might live one day. Grinnell put Lucy’s lessons to work, fighting against the destruction of birds and other wildlife, including the buffalo.

AIR DATE 10/17/23

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