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Georgia Conservancy's ecoBenefete - honoring Ben Slade of the St. Simons Land Trust

Brian Foster, Neighbor

On October 4 at the Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery in Atlanta, the Georgia Conservancy will honor Ben Slade III, executive director of the St. Simons Land Trust, at its annual gala, ecoBenefête. Slade will be the 20th recipient of the Conservancy's Distinguished Conservationist award and will be recognized for his dedication to the conservation of the natural and cultural treasures of St. Simons Island and its surrounding salt marsh. The award honors the remarkable achievements of a great Georgian who improves our lives through the protection of our environment. Past recipients of the award include Will Harris III, Cody Laird, Jim Kennedy and Congressman John Lewis (D-Atlanta).

Learn more: www.georgiaconservancy.org/ecobenefete

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