BOARD OF DIRECTORS our most dedicated volunteers
Robin Whitfield
Director & Visionary - often found observing native plants in roadside ditches, encouraging kids to play with mud, and whole-heartedly sharing her magic with everyone & everything, wherever she goes.
Sandra McCaulla
Treasurer & legendary Garden Club leader - has recently discovered the joys of kayaking, a master of bird calls, local librarian & a dedicated member from the start.
Allison Ashmore
Dedicated gardener, retired public school teacher with 40 years of service, hummingbird enthusiast and foe to invasive plants. One of our longest members, she is our beauty-berry.
Gale Moore
Heart & humor lift the lives she encounters; OBGYN/midwife, former Grenada Garden Club President, faithful to family & friends, always has great ideas for a party, & happens to know a thing or two about native plants, Milkweed & Monarchs.
Brad Garrett
Local business owner, biologist, father & former Director of Outreach for Strawberry Plains Audubon Center & knows the summer frog songs by heart.
Brian Dismukes
Family, faith & MSU football define our ally and advisor in the timber industry. At home wandering wooded areas, never shows up empty-handed, and always wears a smile.
Clay Davis
Doesn’t have a seat on the board, but a faithful volunteer since the beginning. Builder, teacher, friend grass mower & frequent Swamp Tour driver.
Monique Cooley
Adventure enthusiast, middle school teacher & leader, she has been spotted kayaking on local creeks & waterways, never stops inspiring change, with faith, friendship & ideas.
Keith Tartt
Simply put - kindness is his superpower. Connection to Lee Tartt Nature Preserve is a personal passion; brother, father, husband, fireman, search & rescue, plant manager, leader, friend & knows how to get the BIG stuff done.
AWESOME VOLUNTEERS
SULLY SAFI
Jr. Park Ranger for Friends of Chakchiuma Swamp
Sully is huge supporter of Lee Tartt Nature Preserve and spends his time working on park ranger skills and organizing supplies and equipment for the job. He is the creator of SS Survival, portable micro gear that will fit in your pocket, available in the FCS shop.