Nature and Conservation

Happy Birthday John Muir
John Muir was born on April 21, 1838, in Dunbar, Scotland.

First Arbor Day is Celebrated
On April 10, 1872, the first Arbor Day was held in Nebraska.

Grand Canyon National Park Established
On February 26, 1919, Woodrow Wilson signed legislation establishing the Grand Canyon National Park.

Largest and Most Complete T-Rex Skeleton Discovered
While searching for fossils in South Dakota, paleontologist Sue Hendrickson made a colossal discovery on August 12, 1990.