Sad news from Marsh Haven

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of one of the most dedicated volunteers and supporters of Marsh Haven Nature Center. Lillian Griffith passed away early Tuesday morning, January 27. Lillian was a devoted volunteer who staffed the gift shop almost every weekend for many, many years. Each weekend she filled the bird feeders, cleaned out the hummingbird bird feeders, and made sure our feathered friends had fresh seeds, nectar and jelly. She helped with tracking inventory, the set-up and take down of the gift shop every season, and tracked all the volunteer hours for many years.

As I walked through the nature center today, Lillian’s influence and generosity were to be found almost everywhere. The Bird Gallery was named after Lillian and her sister, Mary Griffith, back in 1993. The main building is named the Vine/Griffith Education Building, and we are pleased that Lillian was able to see the brand new sign with her name on it go up this fall.

Lillian also loved our animals and spent time feeding critters each weekend. She seemed to especially enjoy watching the tortoises and they were always happy to receive pieces of banana that she would cut up and put on their plates.

The people at Marsh Haven are part of a Marsh Haven family and Lillian Griffith was a huge part of that family and she will be missed. Her generosity and kindness will live on for many, many years to come and will make a difference to many people, so from myself and on behalf of the Marsh Haven family -  thank you Lillian, we will not forget you!