I was surprised recently to hear that I have been awarded the Jack Henshaw Award “for significant contribution to Learn4Life and the greater community”.
The presentation was done in falling snow before this morning’s walk at Marie Curtis Park.
The morning group saw three Fox Sparrows. These birds breed chiefly in the dryer parts of the Hudson Bay Lowlands and most go to the southern United States or northern Mexico to winter.
Other birds:
Some botany:
Marie Curtis Park scenes:
10am group:
1pm group:
NATURE POETRY
Every leaf speaks bliss to me,
Fluttering from the autumn tree. – Emily Jane Brontë (1818–48)
Miles Hearn
Congratulations on your award!!!!
Echoing the many others who will wake to this lovely news!
So deserved!
My only surprise is that you hadn’t already won it…
Congratulations!
We’ll deserved Miles. Congratulations!
Congratulations
Thanks for your wonderful post
The photos are so beautiful and very informative
Congratulations – A Well deserved award
Congratulations
Congratulations Miles. Well deserved!
Congratulations Miles!
A much deserved award 🥇
Congratulations on winning this award, Miles! You certainly deserve it!
Well done and deservedly so!
We are always impressed by what you do Miles! Congratulations !!!
Congratulations! You’re the best Miles. I hope to join you again in the spring. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos.
Congratulations, Miles! If one person deserves it, it’s you:-) Nice to see you on the picture for once… Thank you for your wonderful posts which I delight in every morning.
Congratulations Miles!!! You have made such an impact on the community – thank you!
We all know how knowledgable you are and how generously you share your patience with each of us.
Congratulations I’m truly honoured to have been on your walks with such a inspirational naturalist.
So well-deserved Miles!! Even though I haven’t been able to attend lately, I look forward to each and every post and transport myself to your walks. You truly are the maestro rod nature.
Congratulations. You are the best teacher!
Congratulations Miles! You are an incredible teacher and have inspired so many!
Kathy McDonald
Congratulations, Miles! You are an inspiration to many and deserve this award!
Bravo, Miles! So glad your gifts to us are recognized and celebrated.
👏🏻 A well earned reward Miles. 👍🏻
Congratulations Miles – the recognition is so well placed. I learned so much from your TDSB group some years ago and continue to read your blog daily which has helped me immeasurably learn to identify (and remember) the birds and the plants in our neighbourhoods. BRAVO Miles.
Congratulations Miles!
We can just imagine how many of us can recognize bird calls, identify birds by appearance and appreciate the seasonal changes affecting their appearance. Also we always enjoy becoming familiar with our beautiful trees and plants.
You have been an amazing in opening our eyes to what’s around us.
Your accolade is well deserved.
Best of luck in your continued pursuit of sharing your love and expertise,
Gina and Olav
Congratulations Miles. This recognition is well earned. You are amazing and you make the walks wonderful and knowledge filled regardless of the weather. Today’s photo perfectly captures your dedication and the enthusiasm of your students. Well done!!!!
Congratulations, Miles! Well deserved recognition. Your walks and blog have contributed greatly to our knowledge and enjoyment of nature. Well done!
Miles, Congratulations on your award. It’s certainly well deserved. You are a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher. It’s great that you share your knowledge of birds and plants do we can all participate during the nature walks.
Congratulations!…. because of you I appreciate every walk, long or short, which I take in our busy city.
Congratulations Miles! You’re an incredibly patient teacher and so generous in sharing your vast store of knowledge. The way you are always learning something new is inspiring .You really deserve this!
Congratulations, Miles. Very well deserved. Your walks are so informative and, more importantly, lots of fun.
I agree with everyone’s comments. Congratulations. Thank you for leading the nature walks, taking great photographs, posting the information, educating us and doing so in a friendly, informative manner.
Congratulations Miles! You are so deserving of this award. Your walks have been an inspiration and sparked the greatest hobbies, birding and photography!
Congratulations! Well deserved and certainly earned. Your contribution to the learning and environment appreciation for Toronto citizens is invaluable.
Many thanks,
Marilyn