The Macon County Conservation District will be honoring the memory of Richie Wolf on Tuesday, October 19th. Wolf was the Executive Director of the Conservation District. The memorial service will be held at 3 PM on October 19th at the Cattail Pond at Rock Springs Conservation Area. 

The event will include a dedication of a memorial bench, a presentation of the Richie Wolf Education Scholarship, and a memorial presentation by the Decatur Camera Club. All community members are asked to attend.

Wolf joined the Macon County Conservation District in 2013 as Nature Center Manager for Rock Springs and in 2019, he became the Executive Director. Wolf will be remembered for his passion for hte outdoors and helping the community connect with nature and history. Wolf led countless educational programs and field trips, told stories and was a highly knowledgeable naturalist.

Wolf also expanded the Earth Adventures summer camp and introduced the Rock Springs Summer Concert Series. Wolf was always happy to give Regional Radio News, interviews whenever an event was going on and he will be missed. For more information, visit maconcountyconservation.org.