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Apr. 28, 2011
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian Laboratory has selected Maryland Park Service’s Caroline Blizzard as its 2011 Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award recipient for helping “elevate environmental stewardship and understanding throughout her western Maryland community.”
The award, presented last Thursday evening by Appalachian Laboratory director Dr. Robert H. Gardner, recognizes local citizens for their contributions to environmental education. It was awarded to Ranger Blizzard for her work engaging visitors at the Deep Creek State Park Discovery Center and her personal contributions to local schools and civic organizations.
“Caroline has set a new high water mark when it comes to engaging others about the need to conserve and protect our natural resources,” said Gardner. “Her passion and leadership have helped bring the natural world into the lives of thousands of local residents and park visitors every year.”
Blizzard has spent a lifetime helping western Maryland residents and visitors better understand and appreciate nature. Whether through her work as a certified interpretive guide, directing the Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center, or developing the Maryland Department of Natural Resources “Become an Outdoors Woman” program, Blizzard has long been a regional leader in the environmental education field.
Since 2004, she has directed the Discovery Center and its interpretive programming and education programs.
“Caroline and her team have worked hard to make the center a frequent destination spot and hub for people to enjoy and learn about nature around Deep Creek Lake,” notes Chris Conner, Appalachian Lab spokesman
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