Herkimer College to host Anne LaBastille: Woodswoman, Ecologist, Author & Friend presented by Leslie Surprenant

Herkimer College will be hosting Anne LaBastille: Woodswoman, Ecologist, Author & Friend, a presentation by Leslie Surprenant, on September 30, from 1 - 2 p.m. in the Robert McLaughlin College Center, room 247. The event is one of many to be held during Fall Fest & Alumni Weekend.

Learn about the life of “Woodswoman” Anne LaBastille and the enduring legacy of conservation, education and literature she leaves for future generations. An inspiring role model for many, Anne LaBastille broke trail for women in conservation, courageously advocated for the environment and wrote award-winning books including the Woodswoman series, Jaguar Totem, and Women and Wilderness; over 150 popular articles and 25 scientific articles. First to research the flightless Giant Grebe of Guatemala, she spearheaded Guatemala’s first wildlife preserve. Her pioneering work in wildlife ecology in the United States and Latin America earned international recognition and awards including the World Wildlife Fund Gold Medal for Conservation, the Explorers Club Citation of Merit, and Society of Women Geographers Gold Medal. This biographical tribute by long-time friend Leslie Surprenant includes a slide show with many unpublished photos taken throughout Anne’s life and a selection of Anne’s personal belongings and books for viewing.

The event is free and open to the public and is brought to you by the Women’s Club, the Herkimer County Historical Society and the Women Belong in History Books Committee.