Sunday, May 20, 2012 - PRBO Headquarters in Petaluma, California

PRBO members and families gathered for PRBO's 47th Annual Membership Meeting and Family Celebration on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at PRBO Headquarters in Petaluma, CA.  

This exciting day featured bird and nature walks, an inspirdational presentation on Working Lands, our 2012 Conservation Awards (see below for list of awards), lunch and so much more!

Guest Presenter
Ed Burton
California State Conservationist
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

 2012 Conservation Leadership Awards
Conservation Partner: Alan Forkey, Natural Resources Conservation Service; and Nancy Scolari, Marin Resource Conservation District

Foundation Leadership: Coleman Kennedy, Karen A. & Kevin W. Kennedy Foundation

Conservation Volunteer: Steve N.G. Howell; Rosa Silveira; and Sophie Webb

Special Conservation Award: Malcolm Coulter, PhD

Lifetime Achievement in Ecology: Sarah Allen, PhD

Lifetime Conservation Achievement: S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation

2012 Outstanding Staff Leadership Awards

Dan Robinette- Senior Scientist, Coastal Program Leader
Heather Kurland- Office and Facilities Manager
Michael Fitzgibbon- Science Operations Manager

The Board and staff of PRBO express their deep appreciation and gratitude to outgoing Board Members John Eadie, PhD, and Terry Root, PhD for their many years of service and dedication to PRBO.