Nature's Beloved Son: Rediscovering John Muir's Botanical Le

October 13, 2011-December 4, 2011
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John Muir was a botanist throughout his life and his fondness for the nature and beauty of plants contributed significantly to his understanding of the need to preserve wilderness. Yet this aspect of the well-known conservationist’s passions is little known. In the spirit which John Muir embraced the botanical world, the traveling exhibition Nature’s Beloved Son: Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical Legacy traces his travels to Canada, Indiana, the American southeast, California, and Alaska, and presents vivid images and specimens of the actual plants that Muir held in his hands, carried in his pockets, and preserved for all time.

Nature’s Beloved Son includes high-resolution images of Muir’s plant specimens on large format canvas and paper prints, allowing the exploration of the structures, patterns, and anatomies of the plant world. Historic images, pages and drawings from Muir’s journals set the context for his plant collecting and a set of original plant specimens shows visitors the real thing. To further inspire, the exhibition includes several quotes from Muir about his fascination with nature and devotion to plants. A film shown in the gallery and narrated by the curator and Muir re-enactor Frank Helling, features additional plant specimens and historic images.

Presenting Sponsor:  

Catalyst Sponsors:    Louise Staton Gunn
                                       Libby and Ernie Prickett

Steward Sponsors:   Anonymous Donor

                                      

                                        Cherokee Garden Club Community Fund
                                        Peachtree Garden Club Community Fund

Additional Sponsors:  Jean and Bill Astrop 
                                        Ellen and  Duncan Beard
                                        Carter and Hampton Morris
                                        Helen and Chris Wray, in
                                        honor of Stephanie and Henry Howell
                                        Mary and Bob Yellowlees
 

Nature's Beloved Son: Rediscovering John Muir's Botanical Legacy is produced and toured by the Exhibit Envoy in partnership with Bonnie Gisel, Stephen J. Joseph, and Heyday Books.

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Free docent-led group tours are available by appointment. An exciting outing for school groups, garden clubs, horticultural societies, artists, gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, historians, and environmentalists. Call 404.814.4046 or email.