Women of Natural History

The Lombard Historical Society is pleased to offer “Women of Natural History,” presented by Kim White, a local master naturalist. In this program you will meet some of the women that have made contributions to our understanding of natural history, from Queen Hatshepsut (1458 B.C.E.) to today’s Jane Goodall.

jane goodall; national geographic, ca 1960

Many women, proficient in a scientific or natural history discipline, were informally educated or self-taught, and rarely given the credit they deserved during their lifetimes, and many have never been fully recognized for their accomplishments. Kim’s research and lifelong interest in the natural world has led her to develop this special program.

Queen Hatshepsut, (1458 B.C.E.) ; Wikipedia, Jan 12, 2023

Kim spent 19 years associated with Brookfield Zoo’s Education Department as both a volunteer and employee teaching school groups. She is a Master Naturalist, volunteer co-steward for the DuPage County Forest Preserve, and Education Coordinator for the DuPage Monarch Project. She started her own business, The Natural Naturalist, in 2016, offering programs for Schools, Libraries, Garden Clubs, and private events.

Please register for this free program below.

This is a hybrid presentation so that you can decide if you would like to see Kim in person at the Carriage House (which we would highly recommend), or receive the Zoom link to enjoy from home.