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Garden & Gun Announces Its 2024 Champions of Conservation

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 17, 2024 ~ Garden & Gun, a popular lifestyle magazine, has announced its 2024 Champions of Conservation in partnership with Explore Asheville. These ten individuals have been recognized for their outstanding work and innovative projects in sustainability, specifically in protecting Southern ecosystems.

According to David DiBenedetto, Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Garden & Gun, conservation has always been a core part of the magazine's mission. He expressed pride in supporting the efforts of these Champions and hopes that their coverage will spread awareness and inspire others to take action.

The selection process for the Champions was rigorous and involved a panel of five conservation experts. This year's panelists include JJ Apodaca, Executive Director of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy in Asheville, N.C., who was also a 2023 Garden & Gun Champion; Benny Blanco, a 2022 Garden & Gun Champion and advocate for conservation at the policymaking level; Hilary Hutcheson, a Montana-based outfitter and fly-fishing guide; Julie Moore, a Carolina botanist; and Bill Palmer, president and CEO of Tall Timbers in Tallahassee, Fla.

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To honor these exceptional individuals, Garden & Gun and Explore Asheville will be hosting an event called "Cocktails & Conservation" at Hickory Nut Gap Farm outside of Asheville on September 25th. The event will feature a cocktail reception and thought-provoking conversation with David DiBenedetto as the host. Vic Isley, president and CEO of Explore Asheville, expressed excitement about partnering with Garden & Gun for this event as it aligns with their community's values and growing influence as a hub for climate science and sustainable business.

The October/November issue of Garden & Gun will feature profiles on each of the 2024 Champions of Conservation. Among them are Kyle Lybarger from Hartselle, Ala., who uses social media to promote native plants; Jimmy Bullock from Birmingham, Ala., who has developed a blueprint for private timberland owners to protect threatened species; Bernie Kuhajda from Chattanooga, Tenn., who works tirelessly to protect aquatic animals; and Becky Griffin from Perry, Ga., who has inspired an army of citizen scientists with her Southeast Pollinator Census.

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Other Champions include Kelly Holdbrooks from Lake Toxaway, N.C., who is known as the "Johnny Appleseed" of an endangered tree species; Lauren D. Pharr and Murry Burgess from Raleigh, N.C. and Starkville, Miss., who founded a nonprofit to support marginalized nature lovers; Beatriz Chachamovits from Miami, Fla., whose interactive coral reefs raise awareness about the state of Florida's waters; Devon Parfait from Marrero, La., who is working to preserve disappearing tribal lands; Tony Friedrich from Kent Narrows, Md., a passionate advocate for ocean fisheries; and Cowper Chadbourn and Debbie Doss from Conway, Ark., a married couple dedicated to keeping Arkansas rivers and streams clean.

The 2024 Champions of Conservation are making a significant impact in their respective fields and are being recognized for their dedication to protecting the environment. Garden & Gun's coverage of these individuals aims to spread awareness and inspire others to take action towards sustainability. To learn more about the Champions, pick up the October/November issue of Garden & Gun or visit their website at www.gardenandgun.com.
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