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In this season of awards, it's only fitting that Keith McCullough (Natural History Interpretation Coordinator) and Kristina Wheeler (Natural History Interpretation Specialist) were recently awarded Honorary Statewide Master Naturalist status by Dr. James Blake of Clemson University for their longstanding service as instructors of the Charleston area Master Naturalist program.

Handmade clay plates with artwork and engravings were given to represent this honor. They join a very small group that have received this award that includes notable SC naturalists such as Rudy Mancke, Tony Mills, and Tim Lee. Keith has been involved with teaching CCPRC’s Master Naturalist program since 2008 and Kristina since 2012. Together they have certified 373 participants with Master Naturalist certifications, many of which volunteer significant time each year to benefit SC’s natural resources to maintain their certification.