2003 Dorothy Dickson

Dorothy Dickson brought many talents to Canada when she emigrated from England at age 35 with her husband and two daughters. A teacher by profession, she had a zest for natural history, drama, music, writing, dance, sports and horse riding. Once here, she offered her talents as a volunteer, making particular contributions to the lives of young people. Her pioneering work with environmental education, her later participation in provincial advisory boards and her leadership roles in groups such as the Calgary Field Naturalists' Society, Canadian Nature Federation and, of course, the Alberta Wilderness Association are testimony to Dorothy Dickson's life-long commitment as a naturalist.