Website WalkThrough


Take a tour of the sections of our website. The descriptions below explain the step-by-step process for completing a project, including the activities, resources, and guides that will help make your project a success.

REGISTRATION
Join the Worldwide Waldens program and receive the information you need to get started.
	Registration World Wide Waldens, group leaders and teachers will register directly with the Walden Woods Project staff.

THE UNITS
Complete your project using the following steps.
	Get Started This first step gives an overview of the project, an introduction to Henry David Thoreau, as well as explores the concepts of environmental ethic and stewardship.
	Find Your Walden The second step guides you through identifying a local environmental project, while paralleling your efforts with those of Thoreau. Don't miss the virtual tour of Walden Pond.
	Take Action The third step helps you organize as you complete and document your environmental stewardship project.
	Create Your Story The fourth step provides you with user-friendly tools to create a webpage showcasing your project. Your webpage will inform and inspire other groups around the world to find their own Waldens.
	Share Your Story The last step connects your group to others. You will have the opportunity to view all the webpages created by the other participants. In addition, you are invited to the first Walden Web Summit, a live video conference, to be held in May 2008.

UNIT ACTIVITIES
The following resources will help you learn about Thoreau, answer questions, and provide examples.
	Henry's Journal Henry's Journal answers key questions about Thoreau and provides writings drawing from his books, essays, and personal journals. Each unit offers a variety of journal prompts for reflection.
	Ask An Expert In each unit, you have the opportunity to submit questions to experts in varied fields who will help you as you work through your project.
	Project Gallery The project gallery displays completed projects from around the world. Start by viewing Henry Thoreau's experiment. This is where your webpage will be showcased.

The following resources will guide you through completing your project and answer your most frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about the World Wide Waldens program.

Calendar

Deadlines for submitting questions to Ask an Expert, uploading your project webpage, and participating in the Walden Web Summit are available in the calendar section.

Resources

You will find useful websites, books, and videos for carrying out your stewardship project as well as learn more about Henry David Thoreau and other environmental leaders.

"The landscape lies far and fair within, and the deepest thinker is the farthest traveled."

Henry David Thoreau, A Walk to Wachusett