August 2, 1918

Jane Ellenbogen Stern was born in Little Rock (Pulaski County). Stern was a well-known conservationist and environmentalist from Arkansas. She dedicated herself to the preservation of the natural waterways and migratory bird habitats of the state, especially in eastern Arkansas. Although Stern chose to take a behind-the-scenes approach to conservation, she was presented with several awards for her efforts; among these were the Water Conservation Award (1971) by the Arkansas Wildlife Federation and the Carl R. Amason Conservation Award (1989) by the Arkansas Native Plant Society. Perhaps the most prestigious award she received was Conservationist of the Year, presented by the Arkansas Wildlife Federation.