Member: Becky Laboy
| Company | Ocean County Soil Conservation District |
|---|---|
| Personal Bio | A native to the beautiful state of New Jersey, she serves as co-leader for the Jersey Shore Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey. She co-authored “The Kid’s Guide to Exploring Nature”, published by Brooklyn Botanic Garden. When not teaching about soil conservation, botanizing, or leading people on outdoor adventures, Becky can usually be found behind a pair of binoculars as an avid and devoted birder. She enjoys landscaping her own yard to attract and support birds, and strives to inspire others to make small but positive changes in home landscaping practices that benefit both wildlife and humans. |
| Business Description | Becky is the full-time Education Outreach Specialist with Ocean County Soil Conservation District. She is also an adjunct professor at Kean University; she instructs the Barnegat Bay Volunteer Master Naturalist course through Ocean County College; and she leads birding tours with Ocean County Parks and Recreation. Becky has over 25 years of experience as a formal classroom teacher and informal environmental educator. Her specialties include gardening for wildlife, the important role of soil as the foundation for healthy gardens, and the ecology of attracting birds to the home garden. |
| Website | |
| education@SoilDistrict.org | |
| Address |
714 Lacey Road Forked River NJ 08731 |
| Phone Numbers |
Work: 609-991-1534 |
| Primary Business | |
| Specialties | Native Plants, Soil |
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