Help re-name the Pakachoag Hiking Trail of Auburn, MA to honor one of the most impactful, influential, and passionate environmental advocates, Mr. Mark M. Blazis. Mark spent many years as teacher in the Auburn School system and frequently hosted field trips on this property to teach students about nature. From birds to butterflies, insects, and ferns, students sketched and narrated a field guide each year thanks to the guidance of this extraordinary man. Since the hiking trail was originally named after its geographic location as a formality in 2017, this dedication to Mark M. Blazis is an appropriate honor for such an incredible man whose impact across hundreds, even thousands of lives will never be forgotten.
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November 30, 2021
I have been hearing from so many former students who still remember the lessons Mark taught them on these very trails. Reading their memories reminds me exactly why we need to make this change permanent.
November 30, 2021
Seeing this groundswell of support reminds me of how many of us still carry the lessons Mr. Blazis taught us out on those trails. It is deeply moving to see his legacy recognized by so many people who were shaped by his passion for the natural world.
Reached 100 supporters
November 30, 2021
35 Comments
Mark was a wonderfully creative passionate person with and amazing love of nature and teaching .
So wonderful. He changed my life in his science class. Thanks for doing this.
About time! Mark is a local legend and this trail would be perfect named after him.
My kids all enjoyed interacting with Mr Blazis! He had a wealth of knowledge to share with all of us.
I am proud and passionate to help have this name change take place. It is one way to honor a man who had a tremendous impact on this community. I will walk it with my corazon del Tigre!
Such a huge loss. I am so grateful I was his student.
What a BEAUTIFUL demonstration of appreciation and Community.
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Help re-name the Pakachoag Hiking Trail of Auburn, MA to honor one of the most impactful, influential, and passionate environmental advocates, Mr. Mark M. Blazis. Mark spent many years as teacher in the Auburn School system and frequently hosted field trips on this property to teach students about nature. From birds to butterflies, insects, and ferns, students sketched and narrated a field guide each year thanks to the guidance of this extraordinary man. Since the hiking trail was originally named after its geographic location as a formality in 2017, this dedication to Mark M. Blazis is an appropriate honor for such an incredible man whose impact across hundreds, even thousands of lives will never be forgotten.
Updates
November 30, 2021
I have been hearing from so many former students who still remember the lessons Mark taught them on these very trails. Reading their memories reminds me exactly why we need to make this change permanent.
November 30, 2021
Seeing this groundswell of support reminds me of how many of us still carry the lessons Mr. Blazis taught us out on those trails. It is deeply moving to see his legacy recognized by so many people who were shaped by his passion for the natural world.
Reached 100 supporters
November 30, 2021
35 Comments
Mr blazis taught me so much about birds back in high school. such a cool guy and definitely deserves this honor.
Mark was a wonderfully creative passionate person with and amazing love of nature and teaching .
So wonderful. He changed my life in his science class. Thanks for doing this.
About time! Mark is a local legend and this trail would be perfect named after him.
My kids all enjoyed interacting with Mr Blazis! He had a wealth of knowledge to share with all of us.
I am proud and passionate to help have this name change take place. It is one way to honor a man who had a tremendous impact on this community. I will walk it with my corazon del Tigre!
Such a huge loss. I am so grateful I was his student.
What a BEAUTIFUL demonstration of appreciation and Community.
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Mr blazis taught me so much about birds back in high school. such a cool guy and definitely deserves this honor.