St. Johns Riverkeeper recently presented its annual advocacy, education and volunteer awards at the Mayor's Environmental Luncheon, held at the Main library.
Kimberly Harrison, principal at
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary, received the River Educator of the Year award. Ms. Harrison has demonstrated outstanding leadership for the St. Johns River and the natural world by helping to initiate numerous environmental awareness and educational projects at her school. These programs include:
- Launching a partnership with St. Johns Riverkeeper and Rainforest Alliance, funded by the Weaver Family Foundation, to connect students to the river through classroom programs, field trips and river cleanups;
- Raising $2,000 to purchase 20 acres of Ecuadorian rainforest;
- Starting a “Green Champion” school recycling program and brochure;
- Creating raised garden beds to cultivate organic fruits and vegetables;
- Initiating the Earthkeepers ambassador program; and
- Instituting a sustainability education unit.
Congratulations Ms. Harrison on receiving this award! You inspire all of us to be proactive in taking care of our environment. Keep up the hard work and dedication.
For pictures from the Mayor's Environmental Luncheon, follow this
link.
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