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Tara Fuad Conservation Leadership Celebration

San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy Supporters and Partners Are Invited to National John Muir Conservation Award Celebration - May 16

Tara Fuad Conservation Leadership Celebration
Wednesday, May 16: 3-5 pm
Presented by San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

All Conservancy supporters and partners are invited to join in celebration of the John Muir Award and in Conservancy Education Director Tara Fuad's 10-year Anniversary.

Tara Fuad is the recipient of the 2017 John Muir Environmental Education Conservation Award, presented by the John Muir Association and its partner, the National Parks Conservation Association.

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Since 1978, the John Muir Award has honored those who continue John Muir’s legacy of environmental stewardship and preservation. This award recognizes Tara’s lifelong work in watershed conservation and education, and for her stewardship in developing collaborations for a decade with the Conservancy's partners and schools. Tara is a standout in California's conservation community.

Image: Frank Helling, National Park Service Ranger, interprets the stories of John Muir and is pictured with Tara Fuad, Conservancy Education Director, at the 40th Annual John Muir Birthday–Earth Day Celebration, John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, April 21, 2018.

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