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The Walden Woods Project

The non-profit Walden Woods Project was founded by recording artist Don Henley in 1990 to protect the land and waters celebrated in Thoreau’s writing. Its mission is to protect land of ecological and historic significance surrounding Walden Pond, the famous retreat of author/philosopher Henry David Thoreau, and to support the Thoreau Institute and its educational initiatives related to the study of the environment and the humanities.

Since its inception, the Walden Woods Project has acquired nearly 150 acres near historic Walden Pond, much of which had been slated for commercial development. This land is now protected as open space for public enjoyment.

In addition to conservation, public education is a primary component of the organization's

mission. In order to foster an appreciation for Walden Woods and for other treasured natural areas throughout the world, in 1998 the Walden Woods Project established the Thoreau Institute at Walden Woods, an education and research facility located near Walden Pond. Its library houses the world's most comprehensive collection of research material about Thoreau. Its database is available worldwide via the Internet. In addition, the Institute offers a variety of on-site programs for scholars, and teachers and students from rural, suburban and urban schools.

Cape Cod: Illustrated Edition of the American Classic has been published in collaboration with the Walden Woods Project and for each copy of sold, Houghton Mifflin and Scot Miller are making a donation to the Walden Woods Project. Your tax-deductible contributions are welcomed as well.  Visit their web site: www.walden.org

Published in cooperation with
the Walden Woods Project

For each copy sold, Houghton Mifflin
and Scot Miller are making a donation
to the Walden Woods Project.
Cape Cod: A Special Preview


See Cape Cod in all its glory! Stunning HD video and photographs taken by Scot Miller for the upcoming "Cape Cod: Illustrated Edition of the American Classic" are featured in this Special Preview on YouTube.

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