A Granddaughter Looks At: John Burroughs and Outdoor Education

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Title: A Granddaughter Looks At: John Burroughs and Outdoor Education
Authors: Kelley, Elizabeth Burroughs
Source: Communicator. F-W 74 6(1):40-41.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 2
Publication Date: 1974
Descriptors: Adults, Authors, Biographical Inventories, Cultural Background, History, Leaders, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Outdoor Education, Rural Farm Residents, Teacher Attitudes
Abstract: John Burroughs (1837-1921) did more than anyone else in his time, through his books and magazine articles, to create an interest in the natural sciences and outdoor life. When asked how to teach children to love nature, he replied, "Do not try to teach them at all. Just turn them loose in the country and trust to luck." (Author/KM)
Entry Date: 1975
Accession Number: EJ104736
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:John Burroughs (1837-1921) did more than anyone else in his time, through his books and magazine articles, to create an interest in the natural sciences and outdoor life. When asked how to teach children to love nature, he replied, "Do not try to teach them at all. Just turn them loose in the country and trust to luck." (Author/KM)