Volunteer Charlie and Glennel Fullman
2021 Short-Term Project of the Year Award for Historic Resources
Charlie and Glennel Fullman spend three months every year at Curry Hammock State Park, lending their skills and expertise to help preserve the natural resources of the park.
They have been volunteering at the park since the campground first opened in 2006. So far, they have contributed close to 7,000 volunteer hours.
Glennel is deeply passionate about keeping trash off the beaches and out of the water. She starts every morning with a beach walk, combing for treasure but also picking up trash left on the shores.
Charlie is a talented handyman who has yet to meet something he cannot fix or build.
The pair was asked by the park to collaborate on a larger-than-life octopus structure that would serve as a visual reminder to Leave No Trace. Charlie and Glennel were resourceful, recycling discarded deck boards to create the octopus’ shape. Inevitably, the project encountered obstacles, but the pair took them in stride and adapted quickly. The completed octopus and informative sign greet visitors as they make their way to the beach and remind them to pick up any trash!
Congratulations to Charlie and Glennel on their award. They are an important part of the park and are appreciated beyond measure.
2021 Florida State Parks Volunteer Recognition Winner
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