Kate Redmond, vice president of the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog, has again been honored for doing the work she loves.

The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust awarded Kate its Outreach Award at its 20th annual fundraising dinner in August at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve.

The land trust said Kate demonstrates excellence in educating or sharing information related to land preservation or the environment.  It noted that when she took on the challenge of developing a field guide to the Mequon Nature Preserve, the end product was a 170-page book and Web site.  Redmond also serves as editor of the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog newsletter.  As editor, the land trust said, she has produced an exceptional publication that provides not only information about current events and activities at the Bog, but includes insightful, timely information about the area’s plant and animal communities.

Kate (aka The Bug Lady) also writes weekly columns that are sent out in an e-mail blast called Bug o’ the Week.  Everyone who receives an email that starts “Salutations, Bug Fans,” knows they are in for a fun lesson in entomology. 

Last year, Kate was named a Wetland Hero by the Wisconsin Wetlands Association, which recognizes individuals and groups whose work advances the protection, restoration and enjoyment of Wisconsin’s wetlands and related ecosystems. Kate won in the enjoyment category, and her citation summed it up:

"For over 30 years, Kate Redmond has brought enjoyment to the general public as a passionate photographer, writer, editor, educator, field trip leader, and wetlands advocate. Each aspect of her work has focused on sharing her wide knowledge and appreciation of the natural world, as well as her eye for both its singular and collective beauty. Kate has freely donated her professional-quality photography, writing ability, and other talents to a variety of nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin."