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Join us at 1:30pm on first Wednesdays for our monthly Senior Wednesday. This month's speaker is Debra Trock.

No need to register; simply walk in! Tickets are $4 plus tax or free for Museum members. Light refreshments provided.

Women in the Field:

The Colorful Lives of Pioneering Women Naturalists from the 19th to 20th Centuries

Women played an important role in the discovering and conservation of wildlife in the United States, but their stories are often untold.  Learn more about these interesting women scientists.

Photo of Annie Montague Alexander (1967-1950), who was an explorer, naturalist, paleontological collector, and philanthropist.

About the Speaker: Debra Trock

Debra is a Kansas native, born and raised in Pratt, Kansas. She attended Pratt Community College followed by Kansas State University. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology/Natural History, a Master's degree in Biology and Geology, and a Ph.D in Biology and Botany.