Brian Sterner

March 22, 1974 - February 2, 2014

Brian Sterner was a man of many talents. He could fix or build just about anything; played the harmonica, guitar, and jawharp; was an animal lover, designer, performer of circus tricks, museum curator, beekeeper, and holder of the best laugh ever. The thing Brian will be remembered for by most, however, is his love for all things environmental and outdoors.
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Brian was an Eagle Scout and mentored many young scouts through years as a camp counselor, then as a mentor for Eagle Scout projects. He held a degree from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He was involved in many environmental education programs and was certified with the National Association for Interpretation. He worked with the Lanier Museum and the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center as program coordinator. Brian received the Environmental Education Alliance’s Environmental Educator of the Year Award in 2013. He also was honored with the Boy Scout Association’s William T. Hornaday Conservation Award.
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Brian’s legacy is kindness and always giving of oneself. He loved the environment and sharing this love with everyone he could. But even more than that, Brian just loved. Loved everything and everyone. He loved giving. He loved life. In his memory, and that of so many others, we plant this forest. We hope that you will plant the love of our Earth, but also plant kindness, gentleness, laughter, hope, and a love of life.

• EEA Member
• Outstanding Service to EE by an Individual Award