Thanks to the generosity of so many, Glenda Mohr’s Memorial Bench is now in place along the accessible trail at Woodend Nature Sanctuary. The setting is one she would have loved. Next spring the new wildflower meadow opposite her bench will be blooming.

Audubon Naturalist Society’s Woodend Nature Sanctuary is a short walk through the woods from Glenda’s home with Peter and Emma in Silver Spring. This Memorial Bench is a place for all of us to visit and contemplate Glenda’s wonderful spirit. Glenda thrilled over every tree and flower, insect, bird and wild animal. Emma spent many hours of her childhood at the ANS nature camp and she will find there a lifetime of activities including classes, gardening, nighttime owl walks, and making new friends.

The bench is in a prominent location where everyone who visits Woodend will see it. The grounds have been completely renovated to increase the natural wild plants and to provide accessibility for everyone. The bench had to wait for this enormous project to be completed. And, at last, here it is!

Peter, Emma and I decided to write “Glenda Mohr” on the plaque (rather than Glenda Shasho-Jones) because Glenda often used that name here in Maryland, and Mohr is now Emma’s last name.  Emma wrote the memorial text. The plaque pictured is a facsimile until the bronze one arrives. 

I believe that all of us will be proud to see that this tribute to Glenda is helping to support Woodend Nature Sanctuary. It will always be here with its many programs for adults and children to learn, enjoy, and protect the wild plants and animals that Glenda loved.

From the beginning, we felt that people who loved Glenda would like to be part of this tribute. There is still an opportunity to contribute a tax-deductible donation to the fund for Glenda’s Bench.