Marjory’s Circle launched in 2020 to sustain the legacy of our spirited founder, Marjory Stoneman Douglas. The group that emerged hails from all over, possessing different backgrounds and motivations, but is connected by a desire to see the Everglades protected and preserved.
Meet Georgia Evaul
Name: Georgia Evaul
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Member since: 2021
When Georgia Evaul was in fifth grade, a teacher took her class on a swamp slog in the Everglades. She calls it her “eco-action baptism” – the day she learned that “the Everglades are telling a story, if you can just be still enough to listen.”
This early experience planted a seed that helped shape Georgia’s relationship with nature and inspire a lifelong commitment to caring for it.
During a visit to her farm in Port Mayaca, we heard firsthand how working the land has become as much a learning experience as a labor of love. Georgia spoke with gratitude about the lessons nature continues to teach her — and the sense of responsibility that comes with them.
Today Georgia leads a busy life. She’s a Florida Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, farmer, mom of three, member of the Florida Women Landowners Association and a volunteer on our Young Friends of the Everglades committee. But even with her deep commitment to conservation, there are only so many hours in the day. She can’t attend every public hearing or show up at every event. And she knows she’s not alone.
“In the middle of raising three kids and working, I can’t always advocate to the extent that I wish I could. But I can financially support Friends of the Everglades and know that they will.”
That’s why she and her husband are members of Marjory’s Circle – and for Georgia, that’s the full-circle moment that turns a lifelong love for the natural world into something that makes a tangible difference.
“I don’t think there is a lack of love for the Everglades, but love alone isn’t enough. It’s the advocacy and support that is going to make the difference. Joining Marjory’s Circle is the action piece of what to do next.”
Marjory’s Circle member, Georgia Evaul
Will you stand with Georgia?
Marjory’s Circle is our leadership community of donors whose combined giving reaches $1,200 or more over 12 months to help
sustain Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ legacy and ensure its continued role in preserving the future of our River of Grass. It now includes seven giving levels offering increasing opportunities for recognition, access and engagement. To join this group of committed donors, visit everglades.org/marjorys-circle
