Sandy Greene

Sandy Greene has demonstrated 
a lifetime commitment to the environment and inspires children to become better stewards of the earth. A visionary leader, she creates innovative hands-on programs to excite children of all ages and cultures about conservation and natural resources. Examples of her work include creating forest walks at the Wildlife Center of Virginia for students to learn about their forest animal mascot (owl, hawk, opossum, or snake) and how it lives within its habitat; developing an innovative program for second and third graders to learn about wetlands habitat at the George Washington National Forest in Augusta Springs; and helping to construct the Marl Creek Trail within the Cyrus McCormick historical farm. Here she provided the wording for interpretive signs on the importance of riparian ways and armed teachers with ideas and equipment for teaching field trips. Greene, always wearing green so the remember her name, celebrates every child with infectious enthusiasm and makes them feel special.