7:00-7:30 pm Optional Social Time
7:30-8:00 PM Announcements
8:00-9:00 PM Phil Naud talks about the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) on its 90th anniversary
More trees were planted by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) in Michigan than any other state, a total of 485 million! When the work started, Michigan had lost 70% of its forest to logging operations. Mr. Naud will discuss life in a CCC camp and the work done by enrollees in Michigan.
Phil Naud has a master’s degree in history with a focus on American history and material culture studies. For the last two years, Phil served on the board of directors of the CCC Legacy, the successor organization to the National Association of CCC Alumni. He has worked with many museums, state and national parks giving living history interpretations of the CCC.
Related articles:
Civilian Conservation Corps (history.com)
Currently, MGAWC members meet in-person at the Environmental Interpretive Center on The University of Michigan-Dearborn campus April-June and September-November. MGAWC meets on Zoom January-March.