The Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation annually awards $2,000 to a graduating secondary school student pursuing post-secondary studies in an environmental or resource management related field. The award is named in honour of Malcolm Kirk, who passed away in 2012. Mr. Kirk was instrumental in acquiring much of the land now owned and managed by Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, which offers recreational opportunities and is home to thousands of plant and animal species.
This year, the Malcolm Kirk Environmental Award was presented to Hayden Wardell, a dedicated student from Owen Sound District Secondary School. Hayden will be starting the Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry Degree Program at Lakehead University this fall. His passion for the environment was cultivated through outdoor education experiences at his high school, participating in tree planting efforts on his family farm, and an interest in natural resource management and woodworking. As he begins his post-secondary journey, Hayden aspires to develop the skills needed to monitor and manage forests with the goals of promoting biodiversity, ensuring sustainability, and combating climate change.
Each year through an application process, students can apply for this valuable award, which is presented to a graduating student in the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority watershed. The deadline to apply for next year’s Malcolm Kirk Environmental Award is May 31, 2025.
For more information about the Malcolm Kirk Environmental Award and to submit an application, visit: www.greysauble.on.ca/foundation/malcolm-kirk-environmental-award/
