Bench Dedication Honors McGlone
Photos and Article By FMN Susan Laume
A group of Fairfax Master Naturalists gathered on Saturday afternoon, December 2nd, to recognize the contributions of retired Virginia forester Dr. Jim McClone. A bench was dedicated in his honor on a Mason Neck State Park trail, where McClone regularly took naturalists in training to learn tree identification.
Bench plaque expresses gratitude for McGlone’s many years of service to the FMN chapter
Recently retired in June, McGlone is credited with working to establish the Fairfax County chapter, serving as chapter advisor, and teaching dendrology to hundreds of Virginia Master Naturalists students.
Attending with his wife, who McGlone credits with steering him toward his long time career. McGlone also received the thanks of Officer Taylore Willis, representing the State Park. Following the remarks, McGlone again led a winter tree identification; perhaps proving his gum balls don’t yet fall far from his favorite Black Gum trees.
Fairfax Master Naturalists gather to recognize retired forester Jim McClone
Officer Taylore Willis makes remarks on behalf of Mason Neck State Park
McGlone and his wife, who he thanked during the dedication, look forward to spending retirement time together
