MARSHALL FNDN Hosts Annual Summer Solstice Celebration at PB Catch in WPB

July 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades Introduces New Interns at Summer Solstice Celebration at PB Catch



Nancy Marshall, president of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, which champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem, said that 65 supporters attended a reception on June 21 at PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar in Palm Beach.



Highlights of the Summer Solstice Celebration included opening remarks by both John Marshall, Board Chair of the Marshall Foundation & Florida Environmental Institute, and Mary Crider, one of the nonprofit organization’s two Education Associates.  Ms. Crider then introduced this year’s five summer interns: Sarah Denison from Jupiter; Casey Hickcox from Boynton Beach; Jessica James from Alexandria, Virginia; Tomena Scholze from Burlington, Wisconsin; and Kelsie Timpe from Winter Haven, Florida.



The interns entertained the crowd with their delightful take-off of the old Edwin Starr classic, “War, what is it good for, absolutely nothing.” The lyrics of the new pro-green version: “Water, what is it good for, absolutely everything.”



As attendees enjoyed specialty drinks, tasty oysters and more at PB Catch, they heard about exciting plans for the Marshall Foundation’s upcoming River of Grass Gala from Robbyn Ackner, this year’s Gala Chair. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, this fun and festive event will be held on December 14 at The Colony Hotel Pavilion in Palm Beach.



About the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades:

Based in Palm Beach County, the Marshall Foundation champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem through science-based education and outreach programs.   Annually, more than 25,000 elementary and high school students in Palm Beach County actively participate in the Marshall Foundation's various education programs.



Founded in 1998, the nonprofit organization has in recent years awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships and internships, planted nearly 100,000 native Florida trees in wetland areas, and involved more than 5,000 volunteers in hands-on restoration projects.



For more information about the Marshall Foundation, please call 561.233.9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.



Attached Jpegs in Following Emails:

(All IDs are L-R / Photos by Kelly Wagner)



1.   PB Catch General Manager Daniel Smith, Nancy Marshall, Robbyn Ackner, John A. Marshall




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