Gisèle Lamoureux facts for kids

Gisèle Lamoureux (October 5, 1942 – June 23, 2018) was a Canadian expert in nature. She was a talented photographer, a botanist (someone who studies plants), and an ecologist (someone who studies how living things interact with their environment). She was known for her work protecting Canada's natural world.

About Gisèle Lamoureux

Gisèle Lamoureux was born in Montreal, Quebec. She studied at two important universities: the Université de Montréal and the Université Laval. Her studies helped her learn a lot about plants and nature.

She started an organization called Guides Fleurbec in the 1970s. This group created guides to help people learn about the plants and flowers around them. It was a great way to share her knowledge with others.

Gisèle was also a strong supporter of protecting wild garlic. Since 1979, she worked hard to make sure this plant was safe. Her efforts helped when Quebec created a law to protect plants and animals that were in danger. She truly cared about keeping nature healthy.

Awards and Special Honours

Gisèle Lamoureux received many important awards for her work. These awards showed how much she helped protect Canada's environment.

• 1989 - She received the Prix Georges-Préfontaine from the Association des biologistes du Québec. This award recognized her contributions to biology.
• 1996 - She was made a Knight of the Ordre national du Québec. This is a very high honour given by the province of Quebec.
• 1997 - She earned the Mérite de la conservation de la flore. This award came from the Quebec Ministry of Environment for her work in protecting plants.
• 1998 - The Université Laval gave her an Honoris causa Doctor of Sciences degree. This special degree recognized her important scientific work.
• 1999 - She became a Member of the Order of Canada. This is one of Canada's highest honours. She received it for helping to protect Canada's amazing natural environment.
• 2015 - She was given the Prix Georges-Émile-Lapalme. This award celebrates people who have made a big difference in Quebec's culture and science.