Thinking about a career in ecology, wildlife and environmental conservation? Learn about the rugged, pioneering lifestyle of wildlife ecologist and author Anne LaBastille. Breaking barriers in academia and conservation, LaBastille was a trailblazer for both environmental and women’s rights. Watch as she describes life in her remote corner of the Adirondacks, and then dive deeper to explore her groundbreaking research and impact on future generations of women scientists.
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Anne LaBastille: Ecologist, Author, Trailblazer | People Near Here
Grades 3-12
Examine the life of wildlife ecologist, guide, and author Anne LaBastille. Students will learn about Anne LaBastille’s commitment to conservation and the environment as evidenced by her solitary life in a remote corner of the Adirondack mountains of New York State. LaBastille documented the challenges of living alone in the wilderness and the effects of climate change on her beloved Adirondack Park in a series of books, articles, and scientific papers, inspiring countless readers with tales of her rugged, pioneering lifestyle.
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