Charles Strauss, of Accident, Maryland, recipient of the Lawrence Enersen Award for outstanding tree planting and conservation work at the community level. A retired teacher who has touched thousands through his environmental education efforts, Strauss established the outdoor education facility now known as the Hickory Environmental Education Center.

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Leaders in tree planting and environmental stewardship from around the country and world will be honored by The Arbor Day Foundation at its 28th annual Arbor Day Awards celebration to be held in Nebraska City, Nebraska on Saturday, April 29, 2000. The awards ceremony is part of the Arbor Day weekend celebration held in Nebraska City from April 28-30. Award winners are recognized for their leadership in the cause of tree planting, conservation, and environmental stewardship.