Tuesday, July 27, 2010

2010 Terwilliger Environmental Award Winner

Dear Friends, Partners, Sponsors and Supporters,

We are delighted to announce that our director, Norman Gershenz, has been named the 2010 Terwilliger Environmental Award winner!


Each fall, WildCare (http://www.wildcarebayarea.org) presents the Terwilliger Environmental Award to an individual who has made outstanding efforts to impact Bay Area children and adults through environmental education. Recipients are awarded for their determination and enthusiasm to unite the public with nature in innovative, compelling and exciting ways, while instilling a sense of commitment and responsibility for a more sustainable future.

The award ceremony will be held on the evening of September 10th at the WildCare Terwilliger Center in San Rafael, CA.

About the Award
The award is named for Elizabeth Terwilliger, a Bay Area pioneer in educating children about wildlife and nature. Mrs. Terwilliger believed that if children were given the opportunity to explore nature and make exciting first-hand discoveries, with just the right amount of gentle guidance, they would understand the importance of respecting and protecting the natural world. Mrs. Terwilliger loved to share her enthusiasm for nature, and with some friends, created a nature guide organization to lead groups on field trips through nature sites in Marin County. Her work and legacy live on through the Terwilliger Nature Education Foundation and the minds that she has inspired.