[Loscho_Enews] The Tree Army: The Civilian Conservation Corps ~ April 10

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Tue Mar 25 20:00:56 PDT 2014


Presentation on the *Tree Army: The Civilian Conservation Corps in
Washington State, 1933-1941 *to spark community conversation

Thursday,

April 10th, 2014

7 p.m.- 9 .pm.

820 E. Washington Ave

Burlington Public Library Community Meeting Room

Burlington WA

Free


During the Great Depression, President Roosevelt created the Civilian
Conservation Corps to provide jobs for millions of out-of-work men. But in
doing so, he also saved an environment damaged by World War I activities
and gave the country new trees, beautiful parks and recreational areas.
Thousands of desperate young men from the East Coast came to Washington
state to work in the woods alongside local boys to build bridges, roads and
park buildings. During this conversation, historian Janet Oakley will talk
about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Washington
and explore the impact they had on our state's natural resources and on the
men who worked to preserve them.



Janet Oakley is a writer and historian based in Northwest Washington.
Visiting Historian, Whatcom Historical Museum, Teaching Artist, Allied
Arts, Whatcom County (hands-on history workshops in schools); Instructor,
City U, History of Pacific Northwest, contributing writer to
HistoryLink.org.  A former educator at the Skagit County Historical Museum,
she grew up listening to her mother's stories about the Civilian
Conservation Corps boys from "New Joisey," who occupied a rugged side camp
up the creek from her uncle's ranch. Oakley writes social studies and
history curricula for schools, national parks and museums. She has
published in historical journals, and wrote the award-winning novel "Tree
Soldier". When not writing, she makes butter and other folk crafts with
students or is involved with reenactments at English Camp on San Juan
Island.



*At a glance*



*What:* Tree Army: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Washington State,
1933-1941 with Janet Oakley

*When:* Thursday, April 10th, 2014   7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

*Where:* Burlington Public Library 820 E. Washington Ave
*Cost:* Free
*On the Web:* http://burlingtonwa.gov/library<http://burlingtonwa.gov/Index.aspx?NID=351>or
www.humanities.org/calendar-events


About Humanities Washington

Humanities Washington sparks conversation and critical thinking using story
as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across our
state. For more about Humanities Washington, visit www.humanities.org.


About the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau

Speakers Bureau is one Humanities Washington's oldest and most popular
programs. A roster of 28 cultural experts and scholars provides low-cost,
high-quality public presentations across the state, encouraging audiences
to think, learn and engage in conversation. These diverse and engaging
speakers cover a variety of topics, including popular culture, photography,
architecture, literature, food, film and history. Best of all - these
presentations are free and open to the public. For more about Speakers
Bureau, visit www.humanities.org/programs/speakers.


About "Making Connections Through Roots"


This program is one in a series of educational living history programs made
possible by a grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. These
programs are part of the community education component of the Burlington
Library and the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society's "Making Connections
through ROOTS Project."


For more information contact: karenp at burlingtonwa.gov,
rootsproject at frontier.com, or call (360) 755-0760,
http://burlingtonwa.gov/Index.aspx?NID=351
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