3603 - (OSHEROnline) More than Parks: A History of American Conservation (Fraser Livingston, PhD)
Course Description
This is an Osher Online course, created and offered through the Osher National Resource Center. These courses are different from our regular OLLI at Emory program. These are six-week courses and live attendance required. You must also have an active OLLI at Emory membership and to register. Currently all classes are limited with 13 seats.
This class is supported by the NRC and participation details can be found on our website.
More than Parks: A History of American Conservation (Lecture)
Explore the evolution of American conservation from the 19th century to today. This course goes beyond national parks to examine how urban reformers, scientists, women activists, and Native communities shaped the movement. Through diverse stories and landscapes, we will gain a deeper understanding of how Americans have fought to preserve—and define—the natural world.
Your instructor: Fraser Livingston, PhD
Fraser Livingston is an environmental historian with a PhD in American history from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on the history of science, technology, and agriculture. He received the 2023 Gilbert C. Fite Award for Best Dissertation on Agricultural History and currently works on a book about conservationist George Bird Grinnell. He also serves as book review editor for Environmental History.
Class Dates and Time: Tuesdays January 20 through February 24
9am Alaska | 10am Pacific | 11am Mountain | 12pm Central | 1pm Eastern
Each session is 90 minutes.
Class schedule: Live lectures will take place on Tuesdays via ZOOM
Tuesday, January 20
Tuesday, January 27
Tuesday, February 3
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, February 17
Tuesday, February 24
Registration is required to attend, and limited space is available.