Friends of John Muir's Birthplace

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Friends of John Muir's Birthplace FoJMB is a charity that advances John Muir's life and legacy; implements John Muir's philosophy; and supports the John Muir Birthplace Charitable Trust.

Friends of John Muir's Birthplace (FoJMB) help bring John Muir's visionary message into the 21st century. Muir, the famous influential naturalist and conservationist, was born in Dunbar, Scotland, in 1838. He emigrated to America with his family in 1849. His life, work and legacy continue to inspire people the world over. John Muir's influence is particularly relevant today as the world faces up to major crises in global and local environments. His life reminds us of the difference one person can make.

This is such sad news. He was a lovely person and good friend. As a fellow founder of the Dunbar John Muir Association b...
18/09/2026

This is such sad news. He was a lovely person and good friend. As a fellow founder of the Dunbar John Muir Association back in 1994 - now known as the Friends of John Muir's Birthplace - he was instrumental in highlighting John Muir’s legacy and his connection to Dunbar. As a much loved and respected volunteer at John Muir's Birthplace he welcomed thousands of visitors to the museum, some of whom became lifelong friends. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with the family.

The photo of Jim Thomson and Dan Cairney links to the lovely article about Jim on the John Muir's Birthplace website.

I took part in this workshop. Great group of folk sharing their ideas and experience. The East Lothian Climate Hub team ...
06/05/2026

I took part in this workshop. Great group of folk sharing their ideas and experience. The East Lothian Climate Hub team are punching way above their weight. Challenging but exciting times ahead. Here’s to the future that the Hub and climate, nature and biodiversity communities can help deliver. 👏💪

What does it take to build and sustain area-wide organisations that successfully enable community climate action projects to begin and thrive?

21/04/2026

Happy John Muir Day 💚

Conservationist, author and Father of National Parks John Muir was born 188 years ago in Dunbar, Scotland.

John Muir was passionate about wild places. He explored them, wrote about them and campaigned to protect them. Muir believed in protecting wild places – for their own sake, and for the wellbeing of people and wildlife.

This year the John Muir Trust are celebrating that legacy by asking you to take an extra 21 minutes in wild places, using this time to reflect, appreciate and unwind in nature.

We’d love it if you could join us in taking this extra time. Let us know what you decide to do in the comments below! Tag us in your posts and stories about your 21 minutes and we'll share them.

You can then take the extra step to protect wild places by taking advantage of our £21 John Muir Day membership offer, down from £46: https://shorturl.at/ktIc4

Find out more about and how we're celebrating on our website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tH5Qw0

Photo: Meall Cumhan and pines by Alex Gillespie

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C/o John Muir's Birthplace Museum, 126 High Street
Dunbar
EH421JJ

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+441368865899

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