Join Dunes Learning Center on March 30 for an evening zoom presentation remembering the past and empowering the future. In this next virtual installment of “Wonder Women of the Dunes,” we will learn about women who fearlessly fought for what they believed in. While many of their stories break the mold, similarities and patterns exist among the women. Determination, resilience, and deep ties to the Indiana Dunes echo in each.
Speaker Joe Gruzalski has been researching these “wonder women” over the past few months. He said, “Women’s groups had critical roles in saving both the Indiana Dunes State and National Parks. While my research highlights both women involved in conservation and not, all exhibit the strength of unyielding passion.”
"So many women have had an impact on the Indiana Dunes, from Diana of the Dunes to Dorothy Buell to Charlotte Read and Lee Botts. Their dedicated advocacy helped to ensure the preservation of this area as a National Park. We are excited to learn even more of the stories about these remarkable women," said Paul Labovitz, Indiana Dunes National Park Superintendent.
This webinar, in celebration of National Women’s History Month, is Wednesday, March 30 from 6:30-8pm and costs $10 per person. If you can’t make the date, no problem! All program registrants will receive a link to the recording by email after the workshop. Visit DunesLearningCenter.org/programs for details and registration. Supporters include Indiana Dunes National Park - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Dunes Learning Center’s Corporate Sponsors, including BP America, Cardno, Cleveland Cliffs, Enbridge, Franklin Pest Solutions, Friends of Indiana Dunes, Keramida Inc., Mark J. Mihalo Family Dentistry, NIPSCO, J.F. Pelkey - Attorney at Law, Pratt Industries, Shinka Sustainability Consultants, and Wickcraft Boardwalks.
About Dunes Learning Center
The education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park, Dunes Learning Center delivers place-based environmental education programs to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature. Visit DunesLearningCenter.org to learn more.
A group of Prairie Club women in long skirts and hats leave railroad tracks behind as they head for sandy, tree-covered dunes, circa 1910. Courtesy of Westchester Township History Museum (colorized via MyHeritage).