Robert Dewire

As an environmental educator for more than twenty years, Robert DeWire has taught natural science to elementary-age children through his NatureScapes programs. He uses local flora and fauna to illustrate concepts such as food chains, plant succession and natural adaptation. Through hands-on classroom demonstrations followed by field trips to local habitats, Robert inspires children to respect and appreciate their environment.

— Proposed by Stonington Garden Club (CT), Zone II 
 

In recognition of your commitment to educating young children in the field of environmental education. For more than twenty years, you have taught natural science to students through your NatureScapes programs, using local flora and fauna to illustrate concepts such as food chains, plant succession and natural adaptation.  Through hands-on classroom demonstrations followed by field trips to local habitats, you inspire children to respect and appreciate their environment. Proposed by Stonington Garden Club, Zone II