She distinctly remembers walking around Greer Island and taking it all in. As she grew up, her love for nature and Fort Worth followed her. Through a variety of fundraising events and memberships, the nonprofit has provided funding for major projects at the nature center, including the Marty Leonard Lotus Marsh Boardwalk that opened in April.
The nature center is also experiencing a leadership transition, as longtime director Rob Denkhaus stepped down in June to take on a new position with the city. Jared Wood is serving as the interim manager of the nature center, parks spokesperson Karen Stuhmer told the Report via email. The city plans to start recruitment by October to permanently fill the position. In the meantime, Smith wants to make the nature center nationally recognized as a leading model for conservation, environmental education and community engagement, as well as raising visibility and funding for the nonprofit.
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