(by Kimmie Whiteman and Zoe Dawson)

March is Women’s History Month, dedicated to honoring the contributions, leadership, and progress made by women in American history. The theme of Women’s History Month 2025 highlights women who are educating and inspiring generations. At New Hampshire Audubon, our staff is almost 80% women. While 100% of our staff engage in education, mentorship, and leadership to inspire future generations to protect NH’s natural environment for wildlife and for people, we want to take this recognition month to highlight the incredible women on our staff who are integral to supporting our mission.

Our all-women Communications team is responsible for creating media, both print and digital, to showcase the impactful work being done at NH Audubon. They collaborate closely with all staff to stay in the know and make sure events, research, and advocacy are promoted to our large base, as well as new audiences throughout the state.

Our Membership and Development team is comprised entirely of women with a wide variety of strengths. They are dedicated to fostering wonderful experiences and events for our members and volunteers, securing donations and grants critical to our mission, organizing valuable data, and so much more.

One of our core pillars is focused on science-based research. Our impressive women biologists have long histories in environmental conservation in the state. From monitoring Rusty Blackbirds or Hermit Thrushes to attaching satellite tags to Monarch Butterflies – they are using important data to drive action for wildlife in a myriad of outlets. They engage the community with participatory science projects like the Backyard Winter Bird Survey and the Capital Area Butterfly Count, they provide a foundation for policy work in the state legislature, and they build our reputation through collaborations with other conservation organizations.

Equally inspirational, the women of our Education department guide people young and old to connect with nature. They host Nature Day Camps, present informative and lively wildlife presentations at schools, libraries, and retirement homes, and host field trips at our centers. These highly qualified women have a knack for connection and caring, especially with our Ambassador Animals, and a deep understanding of NH wildlife.

The women of our Operations and Administrative teams ensure that both internal activities, public happenings, and building functions at our centers run smoothly. You’ve likely met some of these friendly faces at our centers, in the stores, or at events. Often behind the scenes, these amazing women enhance our office culture and productivity, protect our budgetary processes, and promote the spirit of collaboration and teamwork that is vital to our success.

We also want to honor our seasonal staff, who may devote long hours in the field searching for birds or who make an indelible mark on our campers and at Paradise Point. We are so proud of the younger generations who aspire to protect nature and wish to inspire compassion and action in the generations that follow.

Finally, we must acknowledge the women who dedicate their free time to making our work possible. We are fortunate to have hundreds of women volunteers in positions that range from editing publications, gardening, and monitoring raptors to managing and maintaining our sanctuary properties, advocating for conservation policy, and supporting every facet of our mission.

New Hampshire Audubon is proud of the impact women of the past and present have made on our organization. We could not do the work without the women on our team, and we invite you to celebrate their achievements with us. Share your memories on our social media; we want to know how NH Audubon women have inspired you to protect NH’s natural environment!

With love for all wild things,

Anita, Becky, Bella, Bex, Carol, Celina, Christine, Claire, Colleen, Diane, Dyanna, Emma, Erin, Grace J., Grace M., Hope, Jen, Jessi, Kimmie, Lauren, Liz, Lucy, Olivia, Pam, Shelby, Sheryl, Vanessa, Willa, Zoe, and all the women who have come before, and who will come after.