Happy birthday to Mary Vaux Walcott, who was born on this day in 1860! Impress your friends with five fast facts about the mountaineer, glacial geologist, photographer, and botanist.
![The end of a cut Southern Magnolia stem rendered in delicate, detailed print. The white magnolia is slightly closed up, not quite in bloom yet, and is surrounded by several full, large, green leaves.](https://nmwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2011.2.24-aspect-ratio-2.25-1-700x330.jpg)
This Women’s History Month, become a NMWA member, and you’ll be recognized on our 2024 member’s list and receive a special art-themed gift with our thanks.