Vicki Robertson
Age – 33
Administrative Secretary for the Arts Center
Born - Mt. Clemens, Michigan
Lives in Unincorporated Boynton
Favorite animal – Likes them all, can’t pick just one
Pets – Two cats and one parrot
Heroes – Mother, Kathy, and mother-in-law, Sarah
Also admires – Gertrude Maxwell – started a Save-a-Pet foundation and is 98 years old
Activities – Hangs out with 12 nieces and nephews
Was a swimmer and when she was 8; she broke the record in Florida for backstrokes
Mom once sold her car to send her to summer camp.
Turned outside of the Arts Center into a National Wildlife Federation Certified Habitat
Tell me more about the certified habitat outside the Arts Center.
“We worked on it for six months and it was one of my goals. To be certified, you have to have native plants, shelter for animals, housing, food and other qualifications.”
Why embark on turning the Arts Center into a habitat for squirrels and other animals to feed?
“I’m a tree hugger and I am not afraid to say it. It is a balance of life, like anything else. It is not the animals’ fault we take away their homes.”
What is your favorite part of your job?
“Working with the kids. I take a major interest in them and care about them.”
Some of the children at the center’s after school helped with the habitat. What did they learn?
“This gives hem ownership of the habitat. I got a note on my desk from one child who said there were no peanuts left in the squirrel feeder.”
Is the city following your lead with other habitats?
“The city is making the new Congress Avenue Park a habitat also. It is nice to see that.”
Anything else?
“Just that I really believe in what we do here with the Recreation and Parks Department in Boynton.”
Comments (9)
Very nice
Posted by Anonymous | April 16, 2009 12:50 AM
Posted on April 16, 2009 00:50
Thats my girl Vicki. Also caring and looking out for people, plants and animals. Good Job Vicki.I'm proud of you.
Posted by Stacey | April 16, 2009 8:37 AM
Posted on April 16, 2009 08:37
Very nice Vicki! I'm so glad you are getting credit and recognized for all the hard work you do. You are a wonderful person and I'm so glad you are MY daughter
Posted by Kathy Rogerson | April 18, 2009 3:06 PM
Posted on April 18, 2009 15:06
Vicki Robertson is a warm, loving, caring and exceptional individual. Vicki helped the Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup group to organize and has become a personal friend. When Vicki sets her mind to something it gets done with beauty, grace and dignity. She is to be lauded.
Gary Solomon, Founder
Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup
Posted by Gary Solomon | April 22, 2009 11:10 AM
Posted on April 22, 2009 11:10
I'm very proud of you! Keep up your efforts.
Posted by Amy Blackman | April 22, 2009 11:41 AM
Posted on April 22, 2009 11:41
Awesome Work! It is people like you that make our world a better place!
Posted by Charlye Sessner | April 22, 2009 12:13 PM
Posted on April 22, 2009 12:13
This is a heartwarming story and shows how when we step outside of ourselves and worrisome thoughts, the world is a more beautiful place.
Posted by Marie Rock | April 23, 2009 9:41 AM
Posted on April 23, 2009 09:41
Keep up the good work! We all enjoy the effort you put into getting the wildlife certification, especially the children.
Posted by Carolina Luque | May 5, 2009 8:47 AM
Posted on May 5, 2009 08:47
Wow! What a nice thing to do.
Posted by Stacie Johnson | July 21, 2009 11:25 PM
Posted on July 21, 2009 23:25