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SaveNature.Org Receives Certificate of Honor from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
SaveNature.Org has been awarded a Certificate of Honor by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in recognition of its outstanding service to the community and its commitment to environmental education.
The Board commended SaveNature.Org for its “extraordinary commitment to inspiring curiosity, environmental stewardship, and a love of nature in young people across San Francisco.”
The proclamation further recognizes “the visionary leadership of the organization and its dedication to educating future generations.”
For more than three decades, SaveNature.Org has connected children and families with the natural world through hands-on science programs, conservation initiatives, and environmental education experiences that inspire lifelong stewardship of our planet.
This honor reflects the collective efforts of our educators, volunteers, partners, supporters, and the thousands of young people whose curiosity and passion for nature continue to drive our mission forward.
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“Answering the Call of the Wild” Animal Keepers’ Forum, 2025
“Coming June 12: A Virtual Insect Palooza with the Insect Discovery Lab” Bug Squad, 2020
“Bug Love: How Much Do You Know About Insect Courtship and Intimacy?” Bug Squad, 2020
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“Scientists Focusing on Insect Biodiversity and Insect Decline” Bug Squad, 2020
“Youths Experience the Joy of Insects” Bug Squad, 2019
“First There Were Microbes. Then Life on Earth Got Big” National Geographic, 2018
“Meet Norman Gershenz, director SaveNature.org” India Parent Magazine, 2018
“Lord of the Flies: Norm Gershenz Saves the Planet by Placing Bugs on Children” SF Weekly, 2013
“Live weekend insect for kids coming to San Pedro Valley Park” Mercury News, 2011
“Learning to Love Insects” Time For Kids, 2010
“Insects and the world under your feet” ABC7 News, 2010
“Teach your kids about bugs” ABC7 News, 2008
“Center targets kids before bugs ‘uncool’” Contra Costa Sun, 2006
“Getting Creepy for a Cause” SF Chronicle, 2005
“Tiburon Pupils Bug-eyed Over Insects” Marin Independent Journal, 1999
Heroes for Nature “Homestead Kids’ Art Saves Rainforests”
“Parking-Meter Change Stems Nature’s Violation” National Geographic, 1994
“Feed a Meter, Save a Rainforest” Newsweek, 1988