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Edward E. Clark Jr., the president and director of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, has been named t Conservation Educator of the Year. Mr. Clark was honored in recent ceremonies at Virginia Beach along with others who work in the field of conservation. The award was presented by Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources, John Daniel II, on behalf of the Virginia WUdlife Federation, the state’s largest conservation organization. The ceremony was part of the wildlife group’s annual meeting.
Mr. Clark was recognized “ for the most outstanding effort in conservation education in the state during the year, accomplished and demonstrated by recognized educational methods directed toward the wise use or conservation of natural resources.”
During the last year, Mr. Clark presented more than 200 educational programs on wildlife conservation and environmental protection to more than 30,000 people. His audiences have included schools, civic organizations, and professional groups across Virginia and throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. Most of his educational efforts have been directed at young people.
According to Mr. Clark, “Most adults already have their values and attitudes — whether good or bad — well formed. There is very little that can be done to fundamentally alter their behavior or their attitude toward wildlife or natural resources. If an adult is scared of snakes, for an example, I can talk until I am blue in the face but I won’t be able to change that feeling. Children on the other hand are blank slates waiting to be filled with information. My goal is to reach them with solid facts before they absorb the myths and misconceptions that are so prevalent in our society.”
A former teacher, he draws on his own experiences to deliver his slide/lecture presentations at the age level of his audiences. “Making the transition between groups can be quite a challenge,” said Mr. Clark. “I remember one day when I presented five programs, beginning with a group of kindergarten children, and finishing up with graduate students and professional scientists.” Mr. Clark describes himself as “a cross
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