March is Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society.
WCHF Women
The women Inductees into the Hall of Fame have significantly contributed to the continuing knowledge and practice of the conservation ethic by engaging in education, scientific, literary, historical and charitable pursuits which will recognize the principles of the conservation movement.
According to Data USA, 78.5% of conservation scientists and foresters in the US are male. As recently as the 1940s, there were almost no women working professionally in Wisconsin conservation. (Schlitz Audubon Nature Center)
Nina Leopold Bradley Inducted 2013
Ruth Clusen Inducted 2002
Emily Earley Inducted 2010
Frances Hamerstrom Inducted 1996
Ruth Hine Inducted 2010
Wilhelmine La Budde Inducted 1990
Ingebord “Ingie” Lothe Inducted 2003
Charlotte Lukes Inducted 2018
Lorrie Otto Inducted 1999
Pearl Pohl Inducted 1991
Aroline Schmitt Inducted 2019
Christine Thomas Inducted 2017
Dorothy Vallier Inducted 1996
Milly Zantow Inducted 2017
Read more about the Women of Wisconsin Conservation featured by Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.