Shirley Luebbers
Residency Presque Isle, WI Background and Interests Taught Home Economics in 1958 & 1959; helped my husband at our pharmacy, gifts and antiques. Interests: gardening, spending time with family, taking care of my home and I love to make pies! Reasons for signing up for this program To learn more about my surroundings. Specific naturalist…
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Residency Eagle River, WI Background and Interests My background is in healthcare. My special interests include birding, identifying moths and learning about the plants & animals of the Northwoods. Reasons for signing up for this program I love the outdoors! Learning more about our natural world & how to become more involved was an opportunity…
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Residency Chicago, IL & Lake Tomahawk, WI Background and Interests My background is in communications. I have run my own firm for nearly 20 years and previously worked at a large firm, boutique and as a reporter. I majored in journalism, public relations and have an MBA with marketing focus. I’ve been involved in the…
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Residency Presque Isle & Des Moines, IA Background and Interests I grew up in a suburb of Milwaukee, graduated from UW-Madison and earned an MS from UW-M. We (husband Bob) have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. We live ½ the year in Wisconsin and the other ½ in Des Moines. Reasons for signing up for…
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Residency Lac Du Flambeau, WI Background and Interests Volunteer nature educator in N. Illinois which led to a staff position. Registered nurse for 38 yrs with 20 yrs in school nursing & 8 yrs YMCA summer camp nursing Camp Manitowish. Reasons for signing up for this program To enhance my knowledge as it pertains to…
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Residency Lac Du Flambeau, WI Background and Interests I’ve never figured that out! Reasons for signing up for this program I have a general interest in all subjects offered. <h3″>Specific naturalist areas of interest Aviation & nature study. What has been the highlight of your WIMN training? Field trips! Instructors were excellent. This was well…
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Background and Interests Elementary teacher, MA Reading Disability Teacher. Someone who values time in nature, visual aesthetics, love music & travel, being active, a mother & grandmother. Reasons for signing up for this program I have a special connection with nature where time spent has always been therapeutic. I was a teacher/naturalist at my local…
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Residency Sayner, WI Background and Interests I’m a farm kid who never lost that sense of wonder, remained connected to the land and environment and never completely grew up! Reasons for signing up for this program I was thrilled to find this type of training available locally. It looked intriguing, challenging & fun. Specific naturalist…
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Residency Manitowish Waters & Lake Forest, IL Background and Interests A retired attorney, mother of 4, grandmother of 4 of Finnish heritage. Reasons for signing up for this program To learn more about this environment. Specific naturalist areas of interest Environmental law What has been the highlight of your WIMN training? Getting to know class…
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Residency Presque Isle & Des Moines, IA Background and Interests Grandfather of 4, father of two girls, spouse to Judy. Landowner and steward. I have a B.A. in Economics & M.A. in Healthcare Administration. I continue to do medical consultation with hospital. Reasons for signing up for this program Lifelong learning goal; I want to…
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