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Gillespie recognized for efforts to educate youth

June 2, 2017

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Environment for the Americas also recognizes Gillespie in Washington, D.C., May 31. In addition, the local Chamber of Commerce named Gillespie citizen of the month for June. The town of Meeker will recognize her dedication to local students and International Migratory Bird Day.

Environment for the Americas is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization working across the western hemisphere to motivate bird conservation and to introduce the next generation of conservationists to careers in natural resources.

 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/recognition/gillespie-recognized-efforts-educate-youth