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The Problem; and The Search for Solutions." 
Case histories are given of how valuable estates or properties can be handled so there 
is assurance that these lands will not be desecrated, "Land Philanthropy" is discussed 
and modern methods of disposing of lands so they won't have valuable scenic and natural 
aspects broken or bulldozed out of existence are carefully described. The rights of 
a seller, the principles of "cluster" development which can do much to preserve open 
space, and public benefits are covered, Statutes, organizations interested in aiding 
land owners, and a bibliography round out this remarkable and timely publication. The 
book has excellent photographs and diagrams impinging on the topic. Paperbound copies 
are $3; cloth, $6. Send orders to Open Space Action Committee, 145 E. 52nd Street, 
New York, N.Y. 10022, "Stewartship is not a point of view but an action. And this 
book has attempted to cover a sufficient range of ideas to provide a background for 
decision." Owners of large private estates will find this book very interesting. 
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book deals with the "Value of Open Space; 
School systems and organizations wishing to romote and establish outdoor education 
centers should get in touch with the 
writing to Title I Administrator, ie 
Springfield, Ill. Specific informati 
ful to schools in establishing outdoor education and natural science centers can also 
be obtained by writing Dr. Ralph Becker, Acting Director, Division of Plans and 
Supplementary Centers, Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education, 400 Maryland Ave., 
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202. A number of project applications have been made in 
Illinois, but at this date full details are not known to the I.A.S. Newsletter editor. 
School systems, especially in large metropolitan areas, should become thoroughly 
versed in the possible applications of Public Law 89-10, and should obtain options on 
any large estates or farms that may be on the market within their area, Strip-mine 
lands, some within a two-hour drive of Metropolitan Chicago, may offer excellent 
opportunities for application of Title I, Title II, and Title III of Public Law 89-10. 
For further reference see article, "Federal Aid Boosts Outdoor Education," by Byron L. 
Ashbaugh in the May-June, 1966, Audubon Magazine (National Audubon Society). 



NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF ILLINOIS TO DISCUSS STATE RECREATION SURVEY 
Monticello, Ill. will be the scene of the 13th Annual Outdoor Conserva- 
tion Conference of the NRCI. This forum for conservationists will meet 
on the weekend of Oct. 7, 8, 9, 1966 at Hott Memorial Center and Allerton 
House, near Monticello, Ill. The great new color film by the U.S. Forest 
Service, "Patterns in the Wild," will be shown on Friday night. Saturday 
morning will feature talk by Gene Graves, Director of Bureau of Business and 
Economic Development for State of Illinois on the new state survey 
"Recreation in Illinois." Mr. Everett Sparks of the Lewis and Clark Society 
will examine the difficulties inherent in citizen action for state park 
expansion, Speakers have also been invited from GAIN (Green Areas for 
Tllinois Now) and the state legislature. 
The NRCI has invited Governor Otto Kerner to serve as the Saturday night 
banquet speaker, A special feature of the convention will be an explanation 
of the day-to-day role of the State Conservation Dept. by several of its 
officials, One session of the Saturday meeting will be a gathering of 
Presidents of various conservation clubs, 
Russell Duffin of Danville is Chairman of the NRCI. For further informa- 
tion concerning the affair, and for a program and invitation, please write 
to Mrs, Doris Westfall, NRCI Corr. Secretary, 604 N. Beard St., Danville, 
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