Mark Seder and Martha Frink Displaying the Dee Lidvall Sustainable Stewardship Award as Part of the 2022 Foothills Beautification Awards Ceremony.
The Dee Lidvall Sustainable Stewardship Award to Townsend River Walk and Arboretum (TRWA) at the 2022 Foothills Beautification Awards help by Keep Blount Beautiful (KBB) at Bella Restaurant on June 29, 2022. This award given and signifies an organization that incorporates sustainable practices or policies; renewable, sustainable, or energy-efficient spaces; and/or best stormwater management practices. Britney Whipple, KBB Executive director presented the award to Martha Frink (Tuckaleechee Garden Club) and Mark Seder (Tuckaleechee Garden Club, Blount County Master Gardeners).
This honor is so well deserved for this ongoing project benefiting the community and visitors to the City Townsend. Started 18 years ago and funded by monetary and labor donations as well as an occasional grant it has been managed by the Tuckaleechee Garden Club with contributions by The City of Townsend, Blount County Master Gardeners and Tennessee Dept. of Transportation. Community Partners, Keep Blount Beautiful & The Little River Watershed Assoc as well as residents of Blount County have played a major role in maintaining the TRWA.
We welcome everyone to stop by and enjoy the wildflowers, trees, decorations and solitude that this gem of Townsend offers and to watch us continue to grow.
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Foothills Beautification Award Sign Displayed at the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum
Mark Seder (left) and Martha Frink (right) Receive the Dee Lidvall Sustainable Stewardship Award from Brittney Whipple, KBB Executive Director, (center) at the 2022 Keep Blount Beautiful Foothill Beautification Awards.
