Jim Lockhart of Deep River has spent more than 20 years fostering public awareness of Connecticut’s coastal habitats for people of all ages. A retired teacher, Jim volunteers with the Friends of Outer Island and the Greater Stewart B. McKinney Refuge Association, where he leads school field trips, environmental education programs, and public kayak tours. Jim also contributes to habitat restoration and maintenance across the McKinney Refuge, from building wildlife blinds to protecting nesting sites. Much of his volunteer time is spent on Outer Island conducting environmental education and research, and on Faulkner Island preserving wildlife nesting areas.
