The Little Garden Club of Rye
Kerry Lindroth
Â
In recognition of Kerry's 14 years of teaching, community partnering and leading robust conservation efforts both internal and external to the Rye Country Day School community; inspiring them to learn about and respect the environment while engaging in meaningful conversations and impactful actions.
Debbie Davis-Galliard
​
She supported her middle-school students’ effort to test re-populating oysters in Rye Harbor. When a storm destroyed their research station, Debra led her students in starting over from scratch. Debra instills in her students a responsibility to be gatekeepers for their environment.
The GCA Hull Award recognizes those local champions who impart to children a love and concern for the natural environment.
Recipients are awarded $1,000.Â
Dr Ashley Marks
​
Through engaging teaching methods, she helps students develop deeper understanding of biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability. Her dedication to environmental education extends beyond traditional classroom settings, incorporating outdoor exploration and hands-on activities that make learning memorable.
Henry Myers, the Rye Nature Center Environmental Educator.
​
His wide-eyed enthusiasm for the natural world is contagious and he completely engages the children, asking questions, challenging their answers, encouraging them to explore further and learn deeper.
Katherine Jamer
Â
Katy is an environmental educator at the Rye Nature Center, where her contagious excitement and energy have transformed environmental education programs, making complex ecological concepts accessible and engaging for young learners.