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From the Archives
National Audubon Society, Nature Program, Burst of SpringSpring is definitely in the air. The temps are rising, and the scent of soil is in the air. To celebrate we thought we’d share this a little bit of the Burst of Spring issue from the National Audubon Society’s Nature Program. You may remember it, a series of books each with a set of stamps that you got to place in the layout next to the text. What fun! But what really caught our attention was the Audubon Society’s statement of philosophy printed on the back of each book. It reads:
A Statement of Audubon Philosophy
We believe in the wisdom of nature’s design.
We know that soil, water, plants, and wild creatures depend on each other and are vital to human life.
We recognize that each living thing links to many others in the chain of nature.
We believe that persistent research into the intricate patterns of outdoor life will help to assure wise use of earth’s abundance.
We condemn no wild creature and work to assure that no living species shall be lost.
We believe that every generation should be able to experience spiritual and physical refreshment in places where primitive nature is undisturbed.
So we will be vigilant to protect wilderness areas, refuges, and parks, and to encourage good use of nature’s storehouse of resources.
We dedicate ourselves to the pleasant task of opening the eyes of young and old that all may come to enjoy the beauty of the outdoor world, and to share in conserving its wonders forever.
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