We love introducing Thoreau to students. Take a look and see if Thoreau’s for you!
Get to know Thoreau
- Meet Henry David Thoreau (bio)
- Henry’s Place
- Henry’s Experiment
- Henry’s Writing
- Henry’s Legacy
- Interesting Facts
- Myths and Misconceptions
- Teacher’s Guide to Transcendentalism
Popular Readings
Programs and Educational Resources for Students
The Walden Woods Project is a resource for students who wish to learn about, read the works of or lead a more deliberate and simplified life inspired by Henry David Thoreau. Whether reading Thoreau for a class or setting out on your own journey of discovery, we have the resources you need.
- Live Deliberately Essay Contest
- Journaling Resources
- The Walden Pond and Woods App
- Walden, A Game—A Thoreau-inspired video game on which The Walden Woods Project collaborated with Tracy Fullerton, the game’s designer, director and writer, and her team at the USC Game Innovation Lab. If you are planning to use the game in a classroom, you can get an educational license for the game at no cost!
- Have a question about Thoreau? Ask our curatorial and education team! Sarah.walker@walden.org
