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Marjory Stoneman Douglas MSDFrontHouse1985sm.jpg Who was she- An American writer A conservationist leader A rebellious leader against the destruction of the everglades Nicknames Grandmother Glades Mother of the everglades Parents Father was Frank Byrant, a store manager Her mother was Lillian Trefether Birth Born April, 7th 1890 Minneapolis, Minnesota Only child Family She married Kenneth Douglas Had no children Divorced in 1917 . Education She went to Wellesley College She graduated in 1912 She took a salesmanship course in Boston Environmental Issue/Cause Preserve Everglades People thought it was a swamp Make Everglades a National Park Stop the burning/hurting of animals . Early interests Loved fresh picked oranges from Florida. Florida was a magical place. Loved the sunlight Environmental goals To preserve the everglades Save animals homes. Stop everglades from pollution. marjory.jpg By: Kiersten & Ethan