[Birdtalk] Congratulations to Bill Fenimore

[MarJean Muhlestein]

Kris,
Thanks for the update on this award for Bill. The minute I walked into Bill's store, I knew I needed to work there. And so I did, and have never been sorry. I have learned so much from him because of his incredible knowledge, wit, and willingness to share with others his love for nature. Time and time again I have been amazed at his memory, accounting details of his experiences to others, so that they may learn as well.  He also has a listening ear for unaccountable tails and stories from others. He never puts anyone down for their lack of knowledge. His talents and beliefs in "passing it on" are appreciated by the hundreds of people he has made acquaintance with over the years.  "The Backyard Birds" series that he has written will continue to draw and educate birders, from identification, habitat, nesting, range, song and size. With the help of this book they can quickly identify their "very own" backyard birds, along with other important knowledge. I have always said, "to know a bird is to love a bird". Bill has and will continue to do that for others. Backyard bird feeding is one of the fastest growing hobbies in America today, and Bill's name should be remembered as part of accomplishing that. 
I too offer my congratulations to Bill, and I'm so glad that I have had the opportunity to work with, as well as be educated by, one of the best, and to also say he is my friend.

MarJean Muhlestein

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kristin Purdy<mailto:kristinpurdy at comcast.net> 
  To: Bird Talk<mailto:birdtalk at utahbirds.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:03 AM
  Subject: [Birdtalk] Congratulations to Bill Fenimore


  Congratulations to Bill Fenimore, recent winner of the Roger Tory Peterson 
  Institute's Nature Education Achievement Award. Bill is a staunch community 
  supporter and nature educator and is a worthy recipient for this 
  national-level award! See the excerpt from the formal announcement, below.

  Kris

  Jamestown, New York - James M. Barry, President of the Roger Tory Peterson 
  Institute of Natural History awarded William Fenimore, author, educator, 
  naturalist, field birder and Wild Bird Center franchisee, the Roger Tory 
  Peterson Nature Education Achievement Award. This prestigious award was 
  announced on July 1, 2008 in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the 
  birth of Roger Tory. The Roger Tory Peterson Nature Education Achievement 
  Award is a national award given to individuals and communities in order to 
  stimulate others to improve and expand the quality of nature education 
  programs across the country. Fenimore explains, "Birding has been the 
  pathway for me into a life long enjoyment of the natural world. It has been 
  my passion to share the joys of birding, especially with young children whom 
  I hope will follow in a similar path." Bill has been a very successful 
  franchisee with the Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc. in the Salt Lake 
  City, Utah area, since 2001. He conducts seminars and workshops educating 
  the public about birds and their critical habitat needs, and he leads 
  birding field trips for clients from around the globe. Mr. Fenimore is a 
  birding advocate who expresses his enthusiasm through involvement with 
  numerous programs and organizations, including as a leading organizer of the 
  Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, author of "Bird Sighting" a weekly Salt Lake 
  Tribune column, vice-chair of the Utah Division of the Wildlife Resources 
  Advisory Council, and now author of the Backyard Bird state identification 
  guide series. Bill also serves as Trustee and Board member of such diverse 
  organizations as the Utah Wildlife and Conservation Foundation, Ogden Nature 
  Center and Utah Wildlife Board Nominating Trustee (appointed by Utah 
  Governor Jon Huntsman). The American Birding Association recently honored 
  Fenimore in June 2008 with the Ludlow Griscom Award, its prestigious honor 
  for outstanding contributions in Regional Ornithology. 


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