Melodee Colbert Kean

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Melodee Colbert Kean


Melodee Colbert Kean is a restaurant owner, city and community Leader and Connector. She served as Mayor of Joplin, MO from 2012-2014.

In the wake of the devastating tornados, she remained a beacon of hope for her community. For Melodee, connecting with nature is soothing, calming and energy restoring. A place where people can go and be in a peaceful atmosphere to recollect memories and reflect on life. 


My Sacred Place


Butterfly Garden & Overlook

Beach 41st Street Gardens in Queens, NY, and the Butterfly Garden and Overlook in Joplin, MO, are the two Nature Sacred National Awards program recipients for the Landscapes of Resilience project, which suggests that green spaces can contribute to community resilience and support recovery.

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Rachel Cole

Nature has a unique ability to transcend into multiple areas of life. As the Teen Department Manager at Gadsden Public Library, Rachel Cole has combined her love for education and nature’s interchangeability to create a safe and welcoming environment for Gadsden community teens. Born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama, Cole has been the Firesoul for...

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