Kathleen (Betty) Anderson Nature Trail Dedication

The spirit of Founding Director Betty Anderson was strong at Manomet on Saturday, October 14, which was both World Migratory Bird Day and the official dedication day of the Kathleen (Betty) Anderson Nature Trail. Birders around the world got out their binoculars to support Manomet’s Bird-A-Thon, a community science event to see as many birds as possible in 24 hours. And at Manomet’s HQ in Massachusetts, Betty’s family, colleagues, and friends gathered to share readings and remarks by Betty’s daughter Kathleen Brisette and niece Jennifer Ebert, Manomet President Lizzie Schueler, and many audience members. Molly Jacobs, Ph.D, Vice President for Environmental Education and Outreach and Conservation Biologist Alan Kneidel highlighted the trail’s unique features before Lizzie and Kathleen unveiled the sign that will mark the trail in Betty’s name. An inaugural trail walk led by Alan and Molly stepped off in the afternoon.

“In that spirit of connection to science and nature, we hereby dedicate the Kathleen (Betty) Anderson Nature Trail: may countless more curious birders and outdoor enthusiasts take to its winding paths with the same indomitable spirit that Betty brought to all of her endeavors.”
– Lizzie Schueler, Manomet President