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FoJMB Application Form

Posted on January 12, 2012 by fojmb

The application form for FoJMB membership is now available via a link included in the Membership page.

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January 2012 Newsletter

Posted on January 11, 2012 by fojmb

The January (#19) issue of the FoJMB Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Current Newsletter page for full details.

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Annual General Meeting

Posted on September 20, 2011 by fojmb

 Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of John Muir’s Birthplace will be held on Wednesday 12th October 2011 at 7.15pm for 7.30pm Dunbar Town House, High Street, Dunbar Agenda (i) Report on year’s activities … Continue reading →

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Latest Newsletter

Posted on September 20, 2011 by fojmb

The September (#18) issue of the FoJMB Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Current Newsletter page for full details.

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One touch of nature makes all kin

Posted on August 4, 2011 by fojmb

This exhibition in John Muir’s Birthplace was inspired by John Muir’s life and writing and has drawn together 28 established and emerging contemporary artists and poets from across Scotland and beyond. Further details at One touch of nature makes all … Continue reading →

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Earth Day – Advocating John Muir’s vision

Posted on April 22, 2011 by fojmb

John Muir’s Birthday followed by Earth Day – the ideal opportunity for: Advocating John Muir’s vision | Billion Acts of Green

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Dunbar-Martinez Sister City 30th Anniversary

Posted on April 20, 2011 by fojmb

On April 18th the Board of Directors of the John Muir Association in Martinez sent the following, beautifully worded, message to us all in Dunbar. Dunbar-Martinez Sister City 30th Anniversary April 18, 2011 The John Muir Association, in association with … Continue reading →

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John Muir Guided Walk

Posted on April 16, 2011 by fojmb

Celebrate John Muir’s birthday with a guided walk around the places that were important to the young John growing up in Dunbar in the 1840s. What games did he play? Find out about ‘sookin in goats’ and Dandy Doctors’. That … Continue reading →

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John Muir the Writer

Posted on April 15, 2011 by fojmb

Monday 18th April to Saturday 7th May Celebrating John Muir’s written legacy. As well as his campaigns to protect wildness and travel journals, Muir explored poetry and wrote many letters to family and friends. Venue: Gibb Room, Dunbar Library

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John Muir Birthday – Earth Day Celebration

Posted on April 15, 2011 by fojmb

Yet another major Muir-related event. This event is organised and hosted by the American equivalent of Friends – the John Muir Association – at the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California. Earth Day Celebration John Muir inspired people … Continue reading →

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