Ernest Thompson Seton was...
- An author of more than 40 books and countless articles in major magazines
- A popular lecturer who could hold audiences spell-bound with his stories, accompanied by lantern slides, and his unique ability to replicate bird and animal sounds with his own voice.
- An artist with astounding skill in depicting wildlife, particularly birds and mammals
- A naturalist who studied animals extensively, producing the classic work, Lives of Game Animals, essentially an eight-volume illustrated encyclopedia covering North American mammals
- A well-known advocate of Native American rights
- The founder of the Woodcraft League, also known as Woodcraft Indians and Seton Indians
- A cofounder of the Boy Scouts of America and a key figure in the history of Scouting world-wide
- A fascinating and enigmatic character with a wide range of interests and talents
Seton's philosophy of respect for both nature and humanity made him a pioneer of the environmental movement, inspiring generations of leaders.
Seton Descendants:
Inspiration & Reflection
A webcast featuring a conversation with Clemency C. Coggins and Chris Brackley
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The webcast premiered on August 14, 2021, Ernest Thompson Seton's 161st Birthday
Membership in the Ernest Thompson Seton Institute is now open to everyone interested in the environment, youth education, respecting others’ cultures, and preserving our natural resources. As a member, you will join a diverse network of people who share these concerns, values promoted by Ernest Thompson Seton.
You are invited to become an inaugural member of the Ernest Thompson Seton Institute!
From Our Blog
Seton said, “In our search for the ideal outdoor life, we cannot do better than indigenous peoples with their reverence and carefully cultured physique, as a model for the making of adults, and as a pattern for our youth who would achieve adulthood with the added graces of courtesy, honor, and truth.” –from “Spartans