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What is the history of the American land conservation movement? What are the philosophical underpinnings of this movement as it has developed in the United States over the last century and a half? In the state of Maine and locality of Blue Hill Peninsula, what role does conservation play in our lives today? And what challenges will conservation face, in the 21st century? In this colloquy, we will explore these questions, aided by a variety of background readings that include selections from nature writers and philosophers, biographical sketches of leading historical figures, and articles about both significant events in the movement’s history and the challenging issues going forward. Each session will begin with photographic images of the movement’s work to establish our footing and inspire the conversation.


Facilitators:
Mary Barnes is the President of the Board of Directors of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust. She is a visual artist represented by the Turtle and Ten High Street Galleries of Maine. Her art is derived from her experiences in nature.

Jim Dow, Executive Director of Blue Hill Heritage Trust, has worked professionally in the land conservation movement at the state and local level for the last 25 years.