Blue Heron Volunteer Jim Carlton receives the 2025 Tom Bullen Award
The Tom Bullen Award was created by Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy in 1996 to recognize a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to drive our mission forward, and to celebrate the important conservation work accomplished by volunteers. The award was named after Tom Bullen, a past volunteer who started with the conservancy at its inception in 1972. Tom was a lawyer and contributed legal advice and leadership for the conservancy’s earliest land acquisitions in the 70s and 80s. He participated in town meetings to advocate for open space in Clarkston. He dedicated his time and expertise to developing the conservancy in its early stages. We continue to show gratitude and honor the past, present, and future of volunteerism with this award.
It is an honor to present the 2025 Tom Bullen Award to Jim Carlton.
Jim contributes to a wide range of conservation activities and has accomplished many important projects as a Blue Heron volunteer. He is often found outside working on various stewardship projects, such as locating, recording, and replacing boundary markers; chainsawing branches and logs and clearing brush; removing invasive plants and planting native species; installing and updating signage; and extensive surveying and map making of protected properties.
Jim’s skillfulness doesn’t stop there—He can also be found inside assisting with office projects and finding creative solutions for office needs. Jim was present practically every step of the way during Blue Heron’s move to a new office suite in 2023. He helped the staff move heavy equipment, assemble new furniture, and build shelving for storage. He was an integral part of the successful move.
“I want to make a positive difference in our local environment, and I want to volunteer for an organization that has a proven track record of positive results. I enjoy working with the great staff and fellow volunteers. Whether we're planting seeds or waist deep in mud I enjoy every single minute!”
- Jim Carlton
Jim has played a significant role in eradicating invasive plant species and promoting native plant species. He has created hundreds of native seed balls and helps disperse them on our preserves. He keeps things running smoothly at the spring and fall plant sales, where he actively engages with attendees and is ready to take on any and every task. He has helped the conservancy reach milestones with education and outreach efforts by leading groups of hikers on nature walks and serving as a Blue Heron ambassador at bustling community events.
Jim brings an invaluable energy, work ethic, skill set, and sense of humor to the team. Blue Heron is lucky to have volunteers like him. Thank you Jim, and congratulations!
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