Royal Gazette: Sanctuary established in tribute to murdered visitor flourishing
A small nature reserve created in tribute to a young woman killed 30 years ago today has grown into a place of peaceful reflection and remembrance.
Myles Darrell, the head of natural heritage at the Bermuda National Trust, said that significant progress has been made restoring the Rebecca Middleton Nature Reserve in Paget since it was established in 2006 as a memorial for the Canadian teenager murdered on July 3, 1996.
In recent years, teams of volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to replace invasive species with native plants, restore an historical dry stone wall and improve public access to the reserve.
“Over the past few years, we have welcomed numerous community volunteers, corporate teams and school groups to participate in the restoration.
“Each visit provides an opportunity not only to improve the reserve but also to share Rebecca Middleton’s story and reflect on the legacy the reserve represents.”
Royal Gazette: Sanctuary established in tribute to murdered visitor flourishing