Kavanagh Award--essays, 1985-1989, undated

Includes material on the bird feeding program established through a bequest from the estate of Grace Poole, a local resident who kept a large feeding station at her home. Local sites for the feeders included several area nursing homes. See also the Finance Committee for additional information.

The series also includes material on the award given in memory of Mary L. Kavanagh, widow of the club's first president, Alfred Kavanagh. Established through a bequest from her estate, it was to be used for the purpose of awarding prizes to young people to encourage interest in nature studies. Included are short essays written by local school children as part of the application procedure. Additional information can be found in the Finance Committee records.

Also includes information on the Louise Bowie Sylvester Award and the Stanton Environmental Stewardship Award.