The Heron Habitat Helpers have won the conservation award at the Seattle Parks and Recreation's annual Denny Awards for outstanding volunteer stewardship.
The awards were issued on Dec. 7 in the Lake Union Park Armory. HHH are among winners in a cross-section of Seattle's volunteers who donate time and muscle to improving Seattle's parks and programs.
Conservation Award
HHH won its award for its restoration efforts at Kiwanis Ravine in Discovery Park. HHH successfully nominated and achieved the first Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Seattle at the ravine. Home of Seattle's largest nesting colony of Great Blue Herons, the rookery has more than 80 nests. For the past 10 years, HHH has been a leader in conservation, demonstrating exceptional stewardship for the park, providing stellar leadership in enhancing the park, showing significant personal commitment, and generating a sense of community around the park.[[In-content Ad]]
