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The article discusses the life and career of Indiana-based naturalist and forest conservationist Charlie Deam. The purchasing of state forests by the Indiana state government is described. Deam's interactions with botanists and interest in botany are described, along with his time spent as Indiana's first state forester. The development of Deam's herbarium is detailed.

Presents on an excavation which revealed an occupation of human settlers from 9600 to 2000 B.P. on the Ohio River in Harrison County, Indiana. Information on the archaeological team from Indiana State University; Purpose of the excavation; Use of carbon dating to verify occupation; Early Archaic stone workshop and campsite; Projection on the completion of the project.