Theodore Roosevelt Island in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Naturalist
Theodore Roosevelt Island
— George Washington Memorial Parkway, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 5, 2018
1. Naturalist Marker
A curious youth growing up in New York City, Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed observing nature. His early passion for birds led him outdoors to a lifelong pursuit of exploration, adventure, and scientific discovery. Later, as a young man living in the Dakota Territory, Roosevelt witnessed how human activities could harm the environment. He understood that bold action was to conserve resources for future generations.
“The modern naturalist must realize that in some of its branches his profession, while more than ever a science, has also become an art.” – Theodore Roosevelt, 1910.
Erected 2018 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 38° 53.689′ N, 77° 3.629′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Marker can be reached from Swamp Trail, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on Roosevelt Island. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Urban Wilderness (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mason Mansion (about 600 feet away); The Mason Estate (about 800 feet away); Natural by Design
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 5, 2018
2. Naturalist Marker
circa 1868
3. Theodore Roosevelt, age 10.
Theodore Roosevelt (courtesy of the National Park Service)
4. Sorex thompsoni
Thompson's Pymy Shrew
Thompson's Pymy Shrew
As a youngster, [Theodore Roosevelt] filled notebooks with his sketches of birds and mammals, like this pencil drawing of a shrew.
5. Biodiversity Youth Ambassadors
National Park Service Biodiversity Youth Ambassadors photograph plants and animals on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The program engages youth in science activities to help increase public awareness about the environment. Close-up of photo on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 7, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
