Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Hike & Happy Hour on Saturday! We had a beautiful day to enjoy the fall colors at Sandy and Ken Cook's property, endearingly named "Lotsanotty."
As ORLT's first conservation easement, it was the perfect place to gather. ORLT founding board member emeritus Walt Cook, who originally placed the easement some 30 years ago, joined us for the afternoon. We are so thankful for the Cook's commitment to protecting this special piece of land and to Sandy and Ken for welcoming us to their home for this event.
Photos by Theresa Pippin and Roger Nielsen.
Congratulations to the following individuals who were presented with ORLT's Annual Awards on Saturday!
Sarah Evans received the Champion Award for her volunteer work with ORLT, including her photography of member hikes, which captures the human and natural elements so beautifully.
Photo by Roger Nielsen
Glenn Galau and Wayne Hughes received the Steward Award for recognition of their habitat restoration work on their conservation easement in Oglethorpe County and for their support of ORLT.
Photo by Roger Nielsen
Kathy and Al Parker received the Heritage Award in recognition of Kathy’s committed service to the ORLT board, the Parker’s stewardship of their conservation easement in Athens, and their ongoing support of ORLT.
Al and Kathy Parker on their conservation easement in Athens-Clarke County.