With a keen interest in observing the natural environment, she and her sister studied the habits of the Superb Fairy-wren and their notes were published in Emu in 1958. Eileen and Joan were instrumental in the development of bush regeneration, particularly in removing weeds and promoting natural regeneration.
Jennifer Gardner was Curator of the Waite Arboretum at the University of Adelaide from 1986 to 2017. During this time she increased its collection of trees to over 2,200 species, improved public access, and established the Friends of the Waite Arboretum in 1994.
Professor Nancy Millis made significant contributions to agriculture, protection of the environment, science, medicine and engineering.
In 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong—a graduate of Miss Mary Atkin’s Young Ladies Seminary, mother of four, and recent widow—became the sole owner of a California ranch on the brink of financial ruin. Her will to learn saved her ranch and led to several patents. Later, her advocacy to Congress would forever change how water is managed in the western United States.
Fay Sutton actively protested against many threats to the environment including the Franklin Dam in Tasmania.
With her quiet and non-confrontational approach, Nessie Hardy took on the chemical giants operating near her home.
Wildflower enthusiast and environmental activist
Mycologist and beloved children’s author
American oceanographer
Conservationist Carol Serventy was chairman of the Interim Steering Committee that established The Australian Museum Society (1972-1973) and a member of the Australian Museum council (1976 – 1986), and the National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife Council.