In this episode of Rooted in the Plains, we follow the life of George “Bird” Grinnell, naturalist, writer and advocate for the American West. From his early days learning under Madam Audubon to his expeditions across Montana and Yellowstone, Grinnell became a key voice in the conservation movement. He worked alongside Indigenous communities, helped found the Audubon and Boone & Crockett Clubs, and fought to preserve places like Glacier National Park. His legacy lives on in the landscapes, stories, and values he helped protect.
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Want to learn more?
· B&C Member Spotlight - George Bird Grinnell.” Boone and Crockett Club, April 27, 2023
· Holman, John P. “George Bird Grinnell.” Journal of Mammalogy 19, no. 3 (1938)
· Smith, Sherry L. “George Bird Grinnell and the ‘Vanishing’ Plains Indians.” Montana: The Magazine of Western History 50, no. 3 (2000)
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