Susie Wood posted on October 03, 2011 11:39
Star Carter is leaving the Thousand Islands Land Trust to join The Development Authority of the North Country as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician.
“TILT will be hard pressed to find someone as gifted and talented as Star to lead our education programs and hands-on conservation experiences” Marty Yenawine, Director of TILT said. “The staff and trustees are grateful to Star for her leadership in the development of TILT Treks and KidsTreks, but are also supportive of her career choices.”
Star has a Bachelor of Science in animal science from the University of Hawaii and is pursuing her Masters degree in GIS from Penn State. During her two years with TILT, Star focused on expanding the children’s activities and outreach programs to be dynamic, interactive, and educational fun for all ages. She wrote successful grants to fund KidsTreks programs, Fort Haldimand activities, and the transaction costs associated with the Murray Isle donations.
Continuing her dedication to the TILT organization, Star has agreed to volunteer and continue to lead a local committee to create educational opportunities for the Thousand Islands School District children along the Sissy Danforth Rivergate Trail.
“This is a beautiful place,” she said, “and the more opportunities people have to get their boots and hands dirty, exploring the land, the more they can appreciate it.” Star’s favorite treks were the KidsTreks, especially the Ecologist for a Day program and the Fort Haldimand Archaeology Dig. “I loved watching the kids get excited about aphids, fish, rocks, and hand wrought nails from 1786. It’s very inspiring.”
The Thousand Islands Land Trust is grateful to Star for the investment she has made in TILT and the Thousand Islands Community and her dedication to continuing the work she believes in.
Candidates who wish to be considered for a position at the land trust should email a letter of interest and a current resume to info@tilandtrust.org.