UNO PROFESSOR HONORED

OMAHA—Steve Rodie received the Educator Award from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum in Lincoln Dec. 6. The award recognizes “educators who have made an outstanding contribution toward advancing the knowledge and appreciation of plants among their students.”

Rodie is a Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he teaches courses in landscape plants, sustainable landscape design, landscape appreciation and environmental sustainability, green infrastructure, and other environmental topics.

Arboretum Director Christina Hoyt said Rodie has helped lead stormwater management research and education across Nebraska and the region. He has worked with the City of Omaha Stormwater Program, and was a member of UNL’s Stormwater Management Education Team which received the 2013 Outstanding Team Gold Award from the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals. He also received UNO’s Outstanding Service Learning Faculty Award for his teaching and community outreach projects, and over the past twenty-five years, has helped communities statewide become more waterwise in their landscape management.

More information about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and other awards and projects can be found at plantnebraska.org.