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UNIT 1: GET STARTED
 Introducing Henry David Thoreau                                  
     Videos
     Audio
     Books
     Web
Recommended Editions of Walden
Environmental Heroes
Environmental Impact Calculators
Online Translator
Suggested Reading

UNIT 2: FIND YOUR WALDEN
 Stewardship Project Ideas
     Sample Projects
     Ideas by Topic
     Teacher-Created Lessons
Geography and Google Earth
Suggested Reading		UNIT 3: TAKE ACTION            
Documenting Your Project
Project Management
Suggested Reading                                             

UNIT 4: CREATE YOUR STORY
 Design and Layout Tips
Thoreau Quotes
Suggested Readings

UNIT 5: SHARE YOUR STORY
 Next Steps and Opportunities
Suggested Reading

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
 Environmental Organizations
Further Information




UNIT 1: GET STARTED

Introducing Henry David Thoreau

   Videos
 Henry David Thoreau: Speaking for Nature by Richard K. Walton & John Huehnergard
Speaking for Nature begins with an 8 minute introduction to Thoreau the naturalist. The following 40 minutes present close-up video of Concord’s local flora and fauna accompanied by voiced-over excerpts from Thoreau’s journals.
More information about the video can be found at http://www.nhsvideo.com/hdtsfn.html
To purchase the video through the Shop at Walden Pond online store, visit http://www.shopatwaldenpond.org/product_p/tts201017.htm
View the video bibliography and a list of images: http://www.worldwidewaldens.org/data/SpeakingForNature.pdf
   Audio
NPR: Thoreau’s Walden - http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/walden/
National Public Radio presents a short biography of Thoreau and an overview of his experiment at Walden Pond. Audio and transcript are available.
   Books
The Days of Henry Thoreau by Walter Harding
Leading Thoreau expert Walter Harding’s The Days of Henry Thoreau, first published in 1966, is considered by many the essential biography of Henry David Thoreau.
People of Concord by Paul Brooks
Brooks introduces the prominent townspeople of Concord in the year 1846, giving a vivid and human picture of Thoreau, Emerson, the Alcotts, Hawthorne, and outstanding women such as Margaret Fuller and Elizabeth Peabody.  The book is written in short, simple chapters which can stand on their own or as part of the whole.
Book purchase information can be found through Fulcram Books: http://www.fulcrum-books.com/productdetails.cfm?sku=469-1
Heaven is Under Our Feet edited by Don Henley and Dave Marsh
Musicians, actors, writers, politicians, and environmentalists unite to contribute essays on the importance of Thoreau and Walden Woods.
Book purchase information can be found through the Shop at Walden Pond online store: http://www.shopatwaldenpond.org/Inspired_By_Thoreau_s/22.htm
An Observant Eye: The Thoreau Collection at the Concord Museum
The curator’s book contains large, color photographs from the exhibit accompanied by text discussion of the Thoreau Collection.
Book purchase information can be found through the Concord Museum shop: http://www.concordmuseum.org/
The Spirit of Thoreau, Series from Mariner Books
  Volumes include: Thoreau on Water; On Education; On Science; On Land; On Mountains (drawn from his journal, various editors)
  To discover more information or purchase go through Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Panorama-Thoreau-Seasons-Spirit/dp/1558494960
A Yearning Toward Wildness, Compiled by Tom Homan
  A compilation of quotes from Thoreau’s various experiences with the outdoors and conservation.
  For more information or to purchase go through Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Yearning-Toward-Wildness-Environmental-Quotations/dp/1561450359

   Web
Thoreau’s Life and Writings Online, from the Thoreau Institute - http://www.walden.org/institute/thoreau/writings/Writings.htm
The Thoreau Institute of the Walden Woods Project maintains online writings from Thoreau, covering all his major books and essays in addition to the complete, 2 million word journal. Browse materials online or download documents as pdf files.
The Thoreau Collection at the Concord Museum – http://www.concordmuseum.org
The museum of Thoreau’s native Concord presents information and photographs of artifacts plus links to learn more about the town.
The Thoreau Society  - http://www.thoreausociety.org/default.htm
The Thoreau Society, founded in 1941, is the oldest organization dedicated to Thoreau. Visit the website to find out about preservation activities, opportunities for students, and essays on Walden from 11 different countries.
  “The Road to Walden Pond” - http://www.uky.edu/AS/Anthropology/PAR/thoreau.htm
The article discusses the 1945 archeological excavation of Thoreau’s house at Walden Pond.
Recommended Editions of Walden
Edited by Jeffrey C. Cramer, published by Yale University Press
Cramer’s extensive annotations serve like a miniature encyclopedia of Thoreau on the margins of Walden.
Book purchase information can be found at http://www.walden.org/Support/150walden.htm
Photography from Scot Miller, published by Houghton Mifflin
Beautiful photographs of Walden Pond and its surroundings fill the pages of this 150th anniversary edition of Walden.
Book purchase information can be found at http://www.walden.org/Support/150walden.htm
For examples of Scot Miller’s Walden photography, visit http://www.walden.org/institute/thoreau/about2/M/Miller_Scot/images_of_walden_woods.htm
To find out more about the photographer, go to http://suntomoon.com/
Houghton Mifflin 1906 edition, online from the Thoreau Institute
   http://www.walden.org/Institute/thoreau/writings/Writings1906/02Walden/01Walden.htm
The Thoreau Institute website provides the complete Walden by chapter for reading online or downloading in pdf form.
Environmental Heroes
The Goldman Environmental Prize - http://www.goldmanprize.org/
Learn about the winners and their projects at the website for the annual worldwide prize in environmental stewardship and leadership. 2007 winners were from Zambia, Mongolia, Ireland, Iceland, Canada, and Peru.
National Geographic Emerging Explorers - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/emerging/
Since 2004, each year National Geographic has highlighted six to nine ambitious young people who are exploring our world in exciting ways. Read or watch videos about a marine ecologist, environmental advocate, conservationist, oceanographer, plant biologist, herpetologist, and more.
Ramon Magsaysa Award Winners
The Ramon Magsaysa Award Foundation honors leaders in Asia in the fields of public service, international understanding, communication and the arts, and community leadership.
Liang Congjie, China, has led national campaigns against pollution, deforestation, and pollution in China: http://www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Citation/CitationLiangCon.htm
Rajendra Singh, India, refurbished ponds and organized community members to plant trees to prevent erosion and conserve water: http://www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Citation/CitationSinghRaj.htm
Ecology Hall of Fame - http://www.ecotopia.org/ehof/
The Ecology Hall of Fame spotlights Henry David Thoreau, Rachel Carson, John Muir, and others with online biographies, writing excerpts, historical impact, and further web links.
Wangari Maathai on Environmentalism - http://greenbeltmovement.org/c.php?id=8
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai launched the Green Belt Movement organizing women in Kenya to plant trees to improve their quality of life and the environment. Read speeches and articles from Maathai at this website.
Environmental Impact Calculators
Ecological Footprint Quiz - http://www.earthday.net/footprint/index.asp
Based on your choices in food, housing, and transportation, how many Earths would it take to support the human race if everyone lived like you do?
Conservation International - http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/
Take the ecological footprint quiz, calculate and purchase carbon offsets, and read up on the top 10 things you can do for conservation.
Energy Race - http://www.energyrace.com/
Keep track of your energy use over time so you can mark the environmental impact of positive lifestyle choices. Read commentary on hot issues in climate change, including discussion on carbon offsets and mercury in energy efficient lightbulbs.
Online Translator
BabelFish Altavista Translator - http://babelfish.altavista.com/
The online service provides free, instant translation from English into twelve languages. You can enter words, sentences, or website urls. Take advantage of this useful resource, but keep its limits in mind.
Suggested Reading
"Land Ethic” from A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold

UNIT 2: FIND YOUR WALDEN

Stewardship Project Ideas

  Sample Projects
World Wide Waldens Project Gallery - http://www.worldwidewaldens.org/gallery.aspx
View project webpages from student participants in World Wide Waldens. Search by environmental category or country. Get useful information from previous students on project planning, materials, budgeting, and resources. Don’t miss Henry Thoreau’s webpage!
National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Yearbook - http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/dspYearbook.cfm
The Campus Ecology Yearbook showcases a wide selection of environmental projects carried out by college students.
   Ideas by Topic
 
AdvocacyEnvironmental Disasters      Recycling 
Air Forests Research 
Biodiversity Global Warming Restoration and Protection 
Community Gardening  Green Buildings Sustainable Development 
Conservation Invasive Species Urban Environments 
Earth Day Oceans and Coasts Water and Wetlands 
Education and Public Awareness     
Pollution/Clean Up Wildlife Protection 
Energy PreservationOther
    Advocacy
Step It Up: Next Steps - http://stepitup2007.org/article.php?list=type&type=16
On April 14, 2007, over 1,400 groups in all 50 states in the U.S. organized events to raise awareness of climate change and to call on Congress to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050. Now you can take the next step and learn how to lobby the government, from the local through the national level, to take meaningful action on climate change.
     Air
US EPA for High School Students: Air - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/air.htm
Learn about air pollution and the atmosphere and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Biodiversity
BioBlitz from the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation - http://www.eowilson.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=49
Conduct an intensive survey of the organisms in your schoolyard or community.
PlantNative - http://www.plantnative.com/
Get listings of native plant species by state in the United States plus a directory of native plant nurseries so you can remove invasive species and grow native species.
  US EPA for High School Students: Ecosystems - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ecosystems.htm
Learn about endangered species and habitat protection and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Community Gardening
EnAct Environmental Action Teams - http://www.enactwi.org/madisonguide.htm
This program provides information and resources to protect the environment by improving our lifestyles. Check out the chapter from the online guide on food.
Organic.org - http://www.organic.org/
Considering switching your school, group, or home to organic food? Learn about the benefits of organic meat and produce and where you can purchase organics in the United States.
     Conservation
US EPA for High School Students: Conservation - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/conservation.htm
Learn about animal, plant, soil, water, and energy conservation and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Earth Day
Earth Day Network - http://www.earthday.net/
Find out about how you can promote the ideals of Earth Day everyday or get tips for planning an event on Earth Day.
     Education and Public Awareness
EnAct Environmental Action Teams - http://www.enactwi.org/madisonguide.htm
This program provides information and resources to protect the environment by improving our lifestyles. Learn about how to start a group in your neighborhood or community and check out the online guide to waste, energy, transportation, water, and food.
     Energy
EnAct Environmental Action Teams - http://www.enactwi.org/madisonguide.htm
This program provides information and resources to protect the environment by improving our lifestyles. Check out the chapter from the online guide on energy.
US EPA for High School Students: Conservation - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/conservation.htm
Learn energy conservation and check out the helpful resources and links.
Ecological Footprint Quiz - http://www.earthday.net/footprint/index.asp
Based on your choices in food, housing, and transportation, how many Earths would it take to support the human race if everyone lived like you do?
Conservation International - http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/
Take the ecological footprint quiz, calculate and purchase carbon offsets, and read up on the top 10 things you can do for conservation.
Energy Race - http://www.energyrace.com/
Keep track of your energy use over time so you can mark the environmental impact of positive lifestyle choices. Read commentary on hot issues in climate change, including discussion on carbon offsets and mercury in energy efficient lightbulbs.
     Environmental Disasters
NOAA Office of Response and Restoration - http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides information for students and teachers on environmental disasters on the coasts. Learn about oil and chemical spills and how to respond. Check out the Restoration Portal and find out how to volunteer: http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/restorationtechniques/public/volunteers_resources.cfm
     Forests
PlantNative - http://www.plantnative.com/
Get listings of native plant species by state in the United States plus a directory of native plant nurseries so you can remove invasive species and grow native species.
National Geographic Habitats: Forests - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/forests.html
Explore your local habitat to find out about the life all around you and what you can do to benefit your environment. Check out the related links for more information about your habitat type.
Billion Tree Program - http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/
Join the global campaign to plant a billion trees. Get information on the benefits of trees and learn how to plant your own trees.
     Global Warming
Climate Crisis - http://www.climatecrisis.net/
The official website of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth provides background information on the science of climate change and suggests ways you can take action.
Step It Up: Next Steps - http://stepitup2007.org/article.php?list=type&type=16
On April 14, 2007, over 1,400 groups in all 50 states in the U.S. organized events to raise awareness of climate change and to call on Congress to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050. Now you can take the next step, from lobbying the national government to hosting a climate teach-in to converting your city to a “Cool City.”
Billion Tree Program - http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/
Join the global campaign to plant a billion trees. Get information on the benefits of trees and learn how to plant your own trees.
US EPA for High School Students: Air - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/air.htm
Learn about climate change and the atmosphere and check out the helpful resources and links.
US EPA for High School Students: Conservation - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/conservation.htm
Learn about energy conservation and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Green Buildings
Pangea Partnership: Green Buildings for the Developing World - http://www.pangeapartnership.org
Learn about the benefits of strawbale buildings and sign up for an upcoming workshop.
Building Green TV - http://www.buildinggreentv.com/
The website for the Building Green television program offers articles, forums, newsletters, and a video archive all about green building.
Green Building Checklists - http://buildsustainably.org
View a checklist for building green:
     Invasive Species
PlantNative - http://www.plantnative.com/
Get listings of native plant species by state in the United States plus a directory of native plant nurseries so you can remove invasive species and grow native species.
National Invasive Species Information Center - http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
Get information on invasive species in your area and what you can do to help. Information provided focuses on the United States, with links to international resources.
     Oceans and Coasts
15 Things You Can Do to Make a Difference in Your Watershed - http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/earthday/earthday.html
Learn about your local watershed and how you can monitor water quality, reduce harmful input, and educate your community.
National Geographic Habitats: Oceans and Coasts - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/oceans_coasts.html
Explore your local habitat to find out about the life all around you and what you can do to benefit your environment. Check out the related links for more information about your habitat type.
US EPA for High School Students: Water - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/water.htm
Learn about water ecosystems and pollution and check out the helpful resources and links.
US EPA for High School Students: Ecosystems - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ecosystems.htm
Learn about aquatic ecosystems and ecosystem monitoring and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Pollution/Clean Up
Scorecard Pollution Report for United States Counties - http://www.scorecard.org/
Find out how your community stacks up in toxics, air pollution, water quality, and environmental justice.
US EPA for High School Students: Ecosystems - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ecosystems.htm
Learn about the effects of pollution on ecosystems and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Preservation
UNEP Atlas of Our Changing Environment - http://na.unep.net/digital_atlas2/google.php
View satellite images from all over the world that demonstrate the changes in the environment, from deforestation to glacier retreat, over the past few decades. You can view images or download files to view the sites within Google Earth.
US EPA for High School Students: Ecosystems - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ecosystems.htm
Learn about aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and ecosystem monitoring and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Recycling
EnAct Environmental Action Teams - http://www.enactwi.org/madisonguide.htm
This program provides information and resources to protect the environment by improving our lifestyles. Check out the chapter from the online guide on solid waste.
US EPA for High School Students: Waste and Recycling - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/waste.htm
Learn about hazardous and solid waste and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Research
US EPA for High School Students: Ecosystems - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ecosystems.htm
Learn about ecosystem monitoring and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Restoration and Protection
Billion Tree Program - http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/
Join the global campaign to plant a billion trees. Get information on the benefits of trees and learn how to plant your own trees.
Clean Up the World - http://www.cleanuptheworld.org/en/
Join a global campaign to clean up and fix up our environment. Read about past activities and how to become a member of the United Nations Environment Programme’s worldwide project.
     Sustainable Development
World Business Council for Sustainable Development - http://www.wbcsd.org
Read case studies, publications, and news reports to get information on sustainable development initiatives around the world.
Appropedia Sustainability Wiki - http://www.appropedia.org/
Browse user submitted and edited articles on sustainability, international development, and poverty reduction projects.
     Urban Environments
Sustainable South Bronx - http://www.ssbx.org/
Sustainable South Bronx, founded and led by Majora Carter, tackles urban environmental projects such as installing a green/cool roof and transforming a run-down waterfront into a greenway.
Green Roofs - http://www.greenroofs.com
Green roofs cool buildings, reduce energy costs, and provide attractive and healthy vegetation. Greenroofs.com provides news, resources, and product information to get started building a roof. Check out the student section for previous projects, forum, and articles from students.
Urban Gardens - http://www.greentreks.org/allprograms/roughterrain/urbangardening/
Get the basics on transforming a vacant lot into a beautiful and vibrant urban garden. The urban gardens program website provides helpful tips and links to more resources.
National Geographic Habitats: Cities and Suburbs - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/cities_suburbs.html
Explore your local habitat to find out about the life all around you and what you can do to benefit your environment. Check out the related links for more information about your habitat type.
     Water and Wetlands
15 Things You Can Do to Make a Difference in Your Watershed - http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/earthday/earthday.html
Learn about your local watershed and how you can monitor water quality, reduce harmful input, and educate your community.
National Geographic Habitats: Fresh Water - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/freshwater.html
Explore your local habitat to find out about the life all around you and what you can do to benefit your environment. Check out the related links for more information about your habitat type.
US EPA for High School Students: Water - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/water.htm
Learn about water ecosystems and pollution and check out the helpful resources and links.
US EPA for High School Students: Ecosystems - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ecosystems.htm
Learn about aquatic ecosystems and ecosystem monitoring and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Wildlife Protection
Audubon Bird Watch List: What You Can Do - http://www.audubon.org/bird/watchlist/bs-bc-what_you_can_do.html
Find out about vulnerable birds and what you can do to help them.
eNature Field Guides - http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/
Document and identify animals and plants at your site using informative online field guides.
US EPA for High School Students: Conservation - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/conservation.htm
Learn about animal and plant conservation and check out the helpful resources and links.
US EPA for High School Students: Ecosystems - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ecosystems.htm
Learn about endangered species and habitat protection and check out the helpful resources and links.
     Other
50 Things You Can Do the Save the Environment - http://www.justgive.org/html/guide/50waysenvironment.html
Ideas for your home, yard, car, shopping, and more.
101 Ways to Heal the Earth - http://www.context.org/ICLIB/IC22/Guide.htm
Suggestions to help reduce energy use, combat climate change, increase civic participation, and develop environmentally conscientious personal decisions.
US Environmental Protection Agency for High School Students - http://www.epa.gov/highschool/
Learn about environmental issues in the United States and in your neighborhood and check out the extensive lists of resources and links by category.
United Nations Environment Programme Youth Website - www.unep.org/tunza/youth
Find out about UNEP’s youth programs all over the world, including Clean Up the World, World Environment Day, and Focus on Your World photo competition.
   Teacher-Created Lessons
Selected Curriculum - http://www.walden.org/education/TWS/AW/2007/unitsamples.htm
Sample curriculum units on Thoreau, Walden, or the environment from participants in Approaching Walden, a seminar from the Walden Woods Project.
Geography and Google Earth
United States Geological Survey of Walden Pond - http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/wri014153/report.pdf
The USGS report from 2001 provides topographical and hydrological information about Walden Pond and its surroundings.
National Public Radio’s The Infinite Mind: Place - http://www.lcmedia.com/mind472.htm
Listen to a radio show on the importance of place, including discussion about Walden Woods.
UNEP Atlas of Our Changing Environment - http://na.unep.net/digital_atlas2/google.php
View satellite images from all over the world that demonstrate the changes in the environment, from deforestation to glacier retreat, over the past few decades. You can view images or download files to view the sites within Google Earth.
Google Earth Environment Blog - http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/environment/
Find out about the latest community updates to Google Earth related to the environment. Scan through the archives to learn and download extra Google Earth files with images of anything from weather to forest fires to the ocean floor.
Suggested Reading
Unbowed by Wangari Mathai


UNIT 3: TAKE ACTION

Documenting Your Project
American Museum of Natural History: How to Keep a Field Journal - http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/journal.html
Read tips for keeping a field journal, including what kinds of observations and sketches to record.
eNature Field Guides - http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/
Document and identify animals and plants at your site using informative online field guides.
The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams
The Non-Designer’s Design Book is a classic text for the basics of layout and design. Get tips on how to make the most of your presentation by effectively using contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity.
Get more information: http://www.amazon.com/Non-Designers-Design-Book-Robin-Williams/dp/1566091594
Project Management
Tips for Student Projects - http://students.projectperfect.com.au/tips.htm
Read a short list of tips for setting deadlines, reducing stress, and working with peers.
Time Management Tips - http://homeworktips.about.com/od/timemanagement/tp/time.htm
Learn more about the top five time management tips from about.com: make a task diary, use a day planner, send yourself reminders, understand procrastination, and backwards plan.
Suggested Reading
Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall


UNIT 4: CREATE YOUR STORY

Design and Layout Tips
The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams
This book is a classic text for the basics of layout and design. Get tips on how to make the most of your presentation, from photographs to fonts to placement, by learning about contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity.
Create Classroom Presentations Worthy of an “A” - http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/classrooms/tp/student_tips.htm
Look through the top tips for creating an effective PowerPoint presentation, from text to layout to animations.
Thoreau Quotes
Thoreau Institute Henry D. Thoreau Quotations Page - http://www.walden.org/institute/thoreau/writings/Quotations/Quotations.htm
Browse quotations from Thoreau by category, including quotes on nature and conservation.
Suggested Readings
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
The End of Nature by Bill McKibben




UNIT 5: SHARE YOUR STORY

Next Steps and Opportunities
Sierra Club Student Coalition - http://www.ssc.org/
You can start a student chapter of the Sierra Club at your high school or college. Find out about current activities and how to join.
Earthwatch - http://www.earthwatch.org
Earthwatch expeditions and fellowships for students offer trips all over the world to research and aid conservation efforts. Financial aid may be available.
National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Yearbook - http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/dspYearbook.cfm
The Campus Ecology Yearbook showcases a wide selection of environmental projects carried out by college students.
Suggested Reading
“Letter to Henry David Thoreau” by E.O. Wilson
From the forward to The Future of Life by E.O. Wilson.




ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Environmental Organizations
United States Environmental Protection Agency Website for High School Students - http://www.epa.gov/highschool
Learn about environmental issues in the United States and in your neighborhood and check out the extensive lists of resources and links by category.
United Nations Environment Programme Youth Website - http://www.unep.org/tunza/youth
Find out about UNEP’s youth programs all over the world, including Clean Up the World, World Environment Day, and Focus on Your World photo competition.
Environmental Defense - http://www.environmentaldefense.org
Environmental Defense campaigns to address and solve environmental problems, with a focusing on bringing together leaders in science, economics, and industry.
World Wildlife Fund (International) - http://www.wwf.org
World Wildlife Fund is an international organization working in over 100 countries, from the local to the global level, to protect species and find a harmony between humanity and nature.
National Resources Defense Council - http://www.nrdc.org
The National Resources Defense Council is dedicated to protecting wilderness and preserving a clean environment, with the help of lawyers, scientists, and over a million members.
Environmental Justice Foundation - http://www.ejfoundation.org/
The Environmental Justice Foundation works to ensure fairness and equality in environmental protection for all people. The foundation trains local people to combat environmental degradation in their communities.
Sierra Club - http://www.sierraclub.org/
Sierra Club, founded by John Muir, is the oldest environmental organization in America. Its mission is to enjoy, explore, and protect the natural environment.
Leonardo Dicaprio Eco-Site - http://www.leonardodicaprio.org/
Find out about the actor’s environmental projects and what you can do to help the environment. Check out the extensive and useful selection of links.
Further Information
Life with Principle - http://www.lifewithprinciple.org/
The Thoreau Society presents an interactive DVD which explores Thoreau’s philosophy and how his ideas continue to influence Americans today.
BBC News: Disposable Planet - http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/world/2002/disposable_planet/
BBC News covers the future of our world as it faces threats from overpopulation, food crises, urbanization, waste disposal, international tourism, and energy consumption.
The Shop at Walden Pond - http://www.shopatwaldenpond.org/
Proceeds from The Shop at Walden Pond go to the Thoreau Society. Browse through offered books, art, clothing, music, video, and other Thoreau-inspired items.
The European Thoreau Webpage - http://www.sc.ehu.es/sfwpbiog/acdr/thoreau.htm
The European Thoreau Webpage is a site dedicated to admirers of Thoreau in Europe, with links to multi-lingual Thoreau articles, websites, and online texts.
Babel Fish Translation - http://babelfish.altavista.com/
Online translator from English into twelve languages. This translator serves as a useful resource, but be wary that it is not perfect.
Listings of Environmental Websites from Envirolink - http://www.envirolink.org
Browse through thousands of environmental links by topic, category, or city.
Listings of Environmental Education Websites from EE-Link - http://eelink.net
Find environmental education links for teachers and students, including special categories for endangered species, environmental jobs, and resources in Spanish.
NPR: Here & Now: A Walk in Walden Woods With E.O. Wilson -  http://www.here-now.org/shows/2006/10/20061004.asp
Acclaimed biologist, conservationist, and author E.O. Wilson discusses his recent book The Creation and the need for everyone to come together to take environmental action in the future.
Botanical Index to the Journal of Henry David Thoreau - http://neatlas.huh.harvard.edu/ThoreauBotIdx/
Provides the scientific name as well as the common name for plants referenced in Thoreau’s journal. As the European Thoreau Website notes, it may a useful resource for translating into other languages.



"When we can no longer ramble in the fields of nature, we ramble in the fields of thought and literature."

Henry David Thoreau, 1851