Ernest Thompson Seton Institute
Inspiring curiosity and respect for nature and humanity
The Storyteller, My Years with Ernest Thompson Seton, by Leila Moss Knox with Linda L. Knox,, is a delightful, engaging book that documents the three year period that the author, Leila Moss Knox lived with her aunt Julia Moss Seton and her husband Ernest Thompson Seton, who she called “Granddaddy”. It is a remarkable story … Read more
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of scouting in Greenwich, Boy Scouts recently held their 2012 Fall Camporee and completed a service project at the Pomerance Property, the site of Ernest Thompson Seton’s Wyndygoul Estate. tErnest Thompson Seton founded the Greenwich Council. There were 115 Scouts and volunteers on site to help clear four trails … Read more
The Greenwich Citizen in Greenwich, Connecticut has an interesting article on Seton’s Journals entitled The Seton Journals: A rare look at the writings and drawings of an artist/illustrator/naturalist Here’s a link to the story and photos: http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/The-Seton-Journals-A-rare-look-at-the-writings-4147276.php
whole food plant-based diet weight loss tips There’s no need to count calories on the WFPB diet, but that doesn’t mean you should dive in without knowing what you’re doing. Transitioning to a nutritious plant-based diet takes some preparation, and a little guidance certainly helps. Here are a few tips to help ensure that you’re … Read more
This morning’s Chicago Tribune has an article entitled “10 Things You Might Not Know About Debt.” Number seven on the list is as follows: “Canadian naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton, a father figure in the development of the Boy Scouts, had a difficult relationship with his own dad. When Seton turned 21, his father handed him … Read more
Smithsonian.com’s blog Off The Road – Travel Adventures of a Nomad on the Cheap recently had an interesting post entitled “Great Books and Where to Read Them.” One of the books listed was Ernest Thompson Seton’s Biography of a Grizzly, which the author, Alastair Bland, suggests should be read in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone … Read more
Last month, the Academy for the Love of Learning hosted a special gathering at the Seton Castle site honorig Ernest Thompson Seton’s 152nd birthday. Here’s a link to a story about the event in the Santa Fe New Mexican. Here is a link to a description of the event from the Academy: click here
Pros and cons of electric cars Electric vehicles offer many benefits, but they also have some disadvantages when compared to conventional gasoline-powered cars. One of the biggest questions prospective electric car buyers face is whether to purchase an all-electric vehicle (AEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or a gasoline-powered car. Pros and cons of all-electric … Read more
You already know that a healthy diet is important overall, but it’s especially important when you’re trying to lose weight. There are a lot of diet trends out there and it may be unclear what a real nutritious diet looks like exipure. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps … Read more
