Rosie was a charter member of the Oxford Audubon Society and had been an active participant in the affairs of the Society since its beginning. She served as a member of the Board of Directors and as Hospitality Chairperson.

 More important, however, was Rosie's enthusiasm and love for people and nature. She loved a simple walk in the woods in all seasons of the year. She made a friend out of each person she met, always kind, smiling and interested. She knew birds, wildflowers, and other things natural and was always eager to learn more. She never complained about anything, even 6-inch deep mud at the Oxbow, flat tires enroute to distant places, long waits for Prairie chicken displays, and midnight returns from bat observations.

 She was willing to give of her time and energy to help out in the less exciting Audubon activities--sitting at information tables, collecting signatures on petitions, and passing out pamphlets.

In Janruay, 1985, Rosie Bloom died. The Oxford Audubon Society continues to celebrate the contributions of Rosie by naming a yearly camp scholarship in her honor.

The National Audubon Society has been conducting educational camps and workshops for more than fifty years. Most are week-long sessions offered during June, July, and August.

"Introductory Field Ecology for Educators" at the Audubon Center in Greenwich, Connecticut, emphasizes practical teaching techniques as participants explore deciduous and hemlock forests, lakes, ponds,streams, beaches, intertidal zones, and marine ecosystems.

"Maine Coast Field Ecology" takes place in the Todd Wildlife Sanctuary on Hog Island, which is also a southernmost outpost for many northern birds and marine mammals. "Maine Coast Field Ornithology" is also available.

"Ecology Workshop in the Rockies" is offered in the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming. Field studies range from animal behavior to glacial geology. A variety of course work enables participants to choose suitable levels of physical activity.

Details of the environmental education and natural history programs for the current year are available from the Education Committee of the Oxford Audubon Society.

Each year the Oxford Audubon Society offers the Rosie Bloom Memorial Scholarship to an area educator interested in furthering conservation and environmental education. The $600 award is used for fees at any of the Audubon camps. Transportation, longer stays, and additional fees are the responsibility of the participant. College credit is available for an additional fee and further course work.

In 1997 camp fees were:

 
• Connecticut: $600
• Maine, Ecology: $775
• Maine, Ornithology: $825
• Wyoming: $800

Recipients of the scholarship are expected to make a presentation at one of the monthly meetings of the Oxford Audubon Society.

To Apply:

 Send a letter indicating your role as an educator, your previous experiences in conservation issues and environmental education, and how you intend to utilize and share information gained from your camp experiences.

Letters of application should be submitted by January 15 of each year. Send to:
 
 

are tax-deductible and can be made payable to Oxford Audubon Society. Please send to:
 
 

 
• 2004 Gail Reynolds, Debbie Grant, Cindi Grau
• 2003 No One sent.
  
• 2002 Joel Lear
• 2001 Noone!
• 2000 Sarah Bomholt
• 1999 Rhonda Kuhbander and Rebecca Rowlett
• 1998 Toni Christen
• 1997 Stacey Robinson
• 1996 Mary Johnson AND Leslye Sherman
• 1995 Joan Price AND Beverly Bartzak
• 1994 Dana Stuchel
• 1993 Dave Fugate
• 1992 Pina Bartos
• 1991 Linda Doss
• 1990 Jessica Kopp
• 1989 David Schmidt
• 1988 Valerie Huff
• 1987 Marlene Hoffman AND Liz Woedl
• 1986 Sharon Schlabach AND Alison Ward
• 1985 Nancy Kirkpatrick

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