TOWN OF ITHACA CONSERVATION BOARD TO HONOR RICHARD SCHOCH

June 2, 2025

Richard Schoch has received the 22^nd annual Richard B. Fischer Environmental Conservation Award for 2024. The award was established in 2003 by the Town of Ithaca Conservation Board to honor Dr. Fischer for his significant efforts to preserve important environmental resources in the Town.

Members of the Conservation Board will present the award to Rich at a tree planting ceremony on Wednesday, June 11^th at 5pm at the Town of Ithaca’s Culver Road Preserve (google map).  Please see the invitation for more information.

Rich is being honored for his more than thirty-six years of dedicated service to the Town of Ithaca’s Parks Department, where he helped design, develop, and maintain our parks, preserves and trails with imagination, intelligence, and persistent attention. We’re especially grateful for his work managing invasive species, planting native trees and shrubs, and directing the improvement of natural areas for public enjoyment.