Title: The Aspen Grove
In the middle of the exhibit Wild at Heart: Ernest Thompson Seton, artifacts, audio tapes of Seton, and a video animation of one of his stories are arranged around a “grove” of real aspen trees. During the exhibit’s run, noted storytellers will entertain children and adults alike in the space.
Photo by Blair Clark, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
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Tags: New Mexico History Museum
Thousands of boys joined what became known as the Woodcraft movement, started by Ernest Thompson Seton. The camps and articles established principles of outdoor education influencing the programming of summer youth camps for the next century. Seton’s main intent was to help youths connect with nature an aim the History Museum shares in both the design of the exhibits interior space with trunks from real aspen trees.