The Blue Spruce, a children’s book written by former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo and published by Sleeping Bear Press of Chelsea, Michigan, winner of a 2001 Media Award. The Media Award recognizes the power of the media to capture the attention and imagination of the viewing, listening, and reading public. The book takes its inspiration from a storm that blew down the blue spruce that stood in front of Cuomo’s childhood home in Queens and the efforts Cuomo and his father undertook to save the tree more than 50 years ago. Illustrated by Gisbert van Frankenhuyzen, the father-son parable teaches the rewards of hard work, perseverance, and keeping dreams alive. Gov. Cuomo is donating proceeds from the sale of the book to two children’s charities, HELP, an organization for homeless children, and MUSA, a mentoring program. Hands on the Land — A History of the Vermont Landscape, winner of the second 2001 Media Award, written by Jan Albers and published by the MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts. This in-depth study examines the history of Vermont through natural, environmental, social, and human means, and sheds light on such transformations across America. 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. |