Governor Terry McAuliffe announced recipients of the 2016 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards at a ceremony held at the Virginia Executive Mansion on Monday.
Adult Volunteer: Walter Hussey (Fluvanna County)
Walter’s passion and excitement for nature led him to plan, map out and implement the 70-acre Meadow Management Program space at Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County. He was instrumental in developing partnerships with six state agencies and a long list of other organizations to get the project off the ground. Collaborating with state agencies enabled Walter to obtain grants for the project, as well as assist in implementing an Earth Day event centered around nature education. He took a public park, with little but abandoned hayfields to offer residents or visitors, and turned it into something special – a place for residents and visitors to enjoy and a haven for native wildlife.
Working with the community to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices through sustainable landscape management educational Programs. SG
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