Dee Turner, McLouth, will be recognized at an awards celebration hosted by The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) Friday, April 13, at Heritage Hall in Topeka. She will receive the John K. Strickler Award. This award honors the lifetime achievements, contributions, and leadership of individuals in the Kansas conservation and environmental education field.

Involved in supporting environmental education for more than 20 years, Dee Turner has made significant contributions to the field of environmental education. Dee has provided long term leadership to the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education as both a board member and a past president.

Dee was also instrumental in working with conservation districts across the state, encouraging each county’s program to include environmental education as a part of the conservation district’s work. As a result, conservation districts have become key partners for environmental education in Kansas.

American Legion Riders Post 41 will hold its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Elle’s Diner on Highway 24-40 in Tonganoxie.

McLouth Friendship Club’s covered dish luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, at the Community Center. All adults over 50 are welcome. Please bring food to share, and your table service.

Please submit McLouth community information, announcements, and upcoming events to Beverly Muzzy: mclouthhappenings@gmail.com or (913) 796-6935.