Wednesday, October 25, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Deschutes Land Trust honors stalwart volunteers
Joan Amero and Carol
Moorehead were honored as
Volunteers of the Year. This
award is given annually to
Deschutes Land Trust vol-
unteers who have provided
outstanding service in the last
year.
Joan Amero began vol-
unteering for the Land Trust
in 2016. A new transplant to
Central Oregon, Joan decided
to get to know the area by
devoting countless hours to
giving back. Toward that end,
Joan joined the Weed Warriors
to battle invasive weeds and
volunteered for Land Trust
events, but it was volunteering
to take photos that grabbed
her interest and took hold.
With camera in hand, Joan has
attended dozens of Land Trust
hikes and other events taking
photos of people and place. In
all, Joan volunteered nearly
200 hours last year.
Joan was presented with
one of two 2017 Volunteer of
the Year awards.
Carol Moorehead has
been a Land Trust member
since 2000 and a volunteer
since 2012. A retired dean at
COCC, Carol has a passion
for the natural world that led
her to become a Land Trust
Walk + Hike leader. A bota-
nist at heart, Carol leads wild-
flower walks, and also enjoys
longer hikes that explore the
far reaches of Land Trust-
protected lands. Regardless
of the topic, her hikes con-
sistently delight and inform
participants. Carol has also
dedicated her time to help
with Land Trust events, work
parties and creating baseline
plant inventories. It is for
these reasons — and many
more — the Land Trust chose
Carol as one of the 2017
Volunteers of the Year.
The Land Trust also pre-
sented a special Lifetime
Achievement Award to Paul
Edgerton to recognize the
enormous amount of time and
energy he has donated to the
Land Trust over the years.
Paul Edgerton has been a
Land Trust member and vol-
unteer since 2003. A retired
biologist and research ecolo-
gist, he possesses a staggering
wealth of information about
all things “nature.”
Over the years, Paul has
dedicated his time as a hike
leader, helping with Land
Trust events and special proj-
ects, and as a consultant for
stewardship of our preserves.
To walk with Paul through the
woods is to participate in an
adventure, a journey full of
wonderful stories and mus-
ings, and to feel like you’re
really opening your eyes, your
heart, and your mind to every-
thing around you.
“These three outstanding
volunteers really exemplify
the depth and breadth of the
Land Trust volunteer family.
We are so fortunate to have
so many dedicated volunteers
who donate their time year
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The Deschutes Land Trust presented three Central Oregonians with volunteer awards at its annual open house
on October 18. Paul Edgerton, Joan Amero, and Carol Moorehead were honored for their dedication to conserving
land in Central Oregon.
after year for the projects they
love. It is these exceptional
people who make it possible
for the Land Trust to conserve
and protect the best of Central
Oregon,” said Sarah Mowry,
the Land Trust’s outreach
director.
Volunteers donated more
than 5,300 hours to the
Deschutes Land Trust during
the past year. In the process,
they’ve improved wildlife
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habitat, sunk roots in the com-
munity and made a commit-
ment to helping others expe-
rience the best of Central
Oregon.
“The Land Trust is truly
indebted to the community
of volunteers who support
land conservation in Central
Oregon. Congratulations to
Joan, Carol, and Paul for their
outstanding contributions!”
Mowry stated.
The Deschutes Land Trust
conserves land for wildlife,
scenic views, and local com-
munities. As Central Oregon’s
only nationally accredited and
locally based land trust, the
Deschutes Land Trust has pro-
tected more than 8,900 acres
since 1995.
For more information on
Deschutes Land Trust call
541-330-0017 or visit www.
deschuteslandtrust.org.
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