In Memory – Hugh Willoughby
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Hugh Willoughby who died on April 10, 2023. Hugh was a loyal supporter of RIWPS since its founding in 1987. A font of knowledge about the natural world, he never missed an opportunity to encourage and praise efforts to learn about, and preserve it. He was an acknowledged contributor to A Guide to Rhode Island’s Natural Places. He advocated for educational programs, and enjoyed traversing the the state observing and noting populations of native plants. To the challenge of mastering Latin names of plants, Hugh wrote a wonderful piece explaining how to pronounce them. Hugh was also involved with of a number of other environmental organizations both local and national. He was recognized as a Rhode Island Distinguished Naturalist by the Rhode Island Natural History Survey, Outstanding Naturalist by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, and received the Claudia Wilds Award of the American Birding Association for his long and distinguished service to that organization.
