Posts Tagged ‘Mabel Osgood Wright’
Friendly Nature Writer Mabel Osgood Wright Founded Birdcraft: America’s First Private Bird Sanctuary
“Mabel had a gift for writing about nature and natural sciences in a relatable way and struck a chord with her readers.” January 15, 1906 On this day, The Nashville Banner ran a story about revealing a prolific author and nature lover’s true identity. It said: The authorship of the popular book… The Garden of a Commuter’s…
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2021 How to Grow and Care for Spirea Shrubs, the British Museum, Richard Buxton, Identifying Wildlife in the Winter Garden, A Year at Brandywine Cottage by David Culp, and The Garden of a Commuters Wife: Mabel Osgood Wright
Today we celebrate living virtually – we can tour one of the world’s greatest museums – which opened on this day in 1759. We’ll also learn about a man who endeared himself to his countrymen when he published a book about the plant life found within sixteen miles of his hometown. We’ll hear some thoughts…
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