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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Highlights Public Lands for U.S. 250th Anniversary

2 Jul 2026 11:02 a.m. · Source: Sierra Club

The Sierra Club is highlighting the importance of public lands and national parks as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, detailing their historical significance and showcasing diverse natural treasures.

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Frederick Law Olmsted: Celebrating the Father of American Landscape Architecture

26 Apr 2025 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Born April 26, 1822, Frederick Law Olmsted's landscape designs include Central Park, Prospect Park and the U.S. Capitol grounds. He also contributed to the preservation of Yosemite and Niagara Falls.

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