Kay Meyers

As Breton Arboretum’s Education and Outreach Director for 35 years, Kay produced many ground breaking programs, including “Knee High Naturalists” for young children.
 

Citation: This award is in recognition of your long-term dedication to educate and enlighten students and campers to appreciate the fragility and beauty of our planet. Through your efforts at the Brenton Arboretum and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden your students are focused and energized about environmental science and conscious about what they can do as individuals to preserve our ecosystem. As a committed Naturalist, you have encouraged and inspired young minds to embrace the outdoors and enthusiastically shared your love of the natural world.