Applications
for The Rockfall Foundation’s annual awards
program highlighting youth achievement are
now available online at the foundation’s website (www.rockfallfoundation.org ).
The Virginia R. Rollefson Youth Environmental Leadership Awards recognize Middlesex County high school students
who are presently involved with significant programs and projects in areas of
natural resource preservation, conservation, restoration
or development.
The
award includes a cash gift for those
individuals and/or groups honored, with up to two awards given each year. The
application process is now open to county
students in grades 9-12 beginning on April 22, Earth Day, and will close June 6.
The
winners will be selected and announced in October (in time for early-decision
college applications), and the public presentation will be part of Rockfall’s
Annual Meeting and Awards ceremony in November 13. Application materials are
posted on the foundation’s website here.
For additional information or with any questions, contact Claire Rusowicz, (860)347-0340; crusowicz@rockfallfoundation.org.
The Rockfall Foundation supports environmental
education, conservation programs and planning initiatives in Middlesex County.
Established in 1935, it is one of Connecticut’s oldest environmental
organizations whose mission is to be a catalyst-- bringing people together and
supporting organizations to conserve and enhance the county’s natural environment.
Rockfall awards grants each year to organizations, schools and municipalities,
and sponsors
educational forums and symposia.
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