Gene Stratton-Porter

Biography

Gene Stratton-Porter found inspiration in the natural world, turning her love of Indiana's swamps and woodlands into lyrical novels such as A Girl of the Limberlost that touched countless readers. Her keen eye for the details of flora and fauna also led her to write guidebooks and to advocate for conservation when such causes were still rare in popular culture.

She established a model home and studio where she welcomed guests to learn about wildlife and photography, and her enduring legacy inspires nature lovers and writers alike who seek to blend artistry with stewardship.