Page 18 - Spring 2014 magazine
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Sharon’s Slant (continued from page 5) Celebrating Volunteers (continued from page 11)
best reason why we don’t need Yucca Mountain is event and project held at Red Rock Canyon special
simply because “we live here.” for each member. Their dynamic spirit has helped
make Friends the vibrant organization it is today.
And this is only a sampling of the work done for Along with this recognition comes a special thank
this book by Nevada natives, activists, scholars, hik-
ers, explorers, public servants, musicians and award you from all of us for your many years of service
and we look forward to many more.
winners.
Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association Executive
While hiking in Red Rock Canyon, Reno professor
and advisory board member for Friends of Nevada Director Blaine Benedict accepted this year’s Sus-
Wilderness Corey Lee Lewis said that he hopes we taining Partner Award on behalf of his staff. This
award was a thank you to the Interpretive Associa-
will have the “courage and wisdom it will take to
tion for their twenty-six year partnership with
defend this place.” This issue of “the Rock” recog-
nizes Friends volunteers who have that wisdom and Friends. This partnership has benefitted Red Rock
courage and give of their time and talents to pre- Canyon and all of its visitors.
serve the wilderness in Red Rock Canyon National
Conservation Area.
Left to right: Blaine Benedict, Jana Dagerman, Leila Arthur, Barb
Bergstrom, Kuniaki Nagai, Chelise Simmons, Helen Barrett, Janis
Kadlec and Kirstin Sanderson
Congratulations from the BLM
BLM managers
Tim Smith,
Mark Spencer
and Robbie
McAboy pre-
sented an appre-
The book for spring will be Friends of the Earth ciation plaque Left to right: Tim Smith, Joe Labie, Pat Wil-
by Pat McCarthy. It tells the stories of environ- to the Friends’ liams, Cal Howell, Kathy Warren, Tim O’Brien,
mentalists such as John James Audubon, John board. Robbie McAboy, John Blackwell, Sue Kolar,
Photo by Pat Williams Mark Spencer
Muir and Rachel Carson who devoted their lives
to protect our nation’s natural heritage. Readers Kudos to team leaders — Wyatt Mulvey and Sue and Roger Kolar
will also get ideas about how to put their envi-
ronmental concerns into action, hands-on activi-
ties, and a listing of parks, sites, and web re-
sources for further study. The discussion group
will meet on Saturday, May 17.
Call 702-515-5367 to reserve your spot.
Robbie McAboy with Sue and Roger
Wild Nevada: Testimonies on Behalf of the Desert and Wyatt Mulvey (Natural Re- Kolar (Tortoise Habitat)
Friends of the Earth are available in the Elements Gift Shop. sources) and Cal Howell
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