In Memoriam, Eleanor Eisenmenger | Audubon

On February 23, the Randall Davey Audubon Center misplaced a much-beloved volunteer. Eleanor Eisenmenger labored in our customer heart for greater than fifteen years greeting friends and delighting anybody who was lucky sufficient to spend time together with her.

Shortly after transferring to Santa Fe in 1994, Eleanor started coming to the Heart for occasions, climbing, and looking the character retailer. In 2024 we featured her in our newsletter as a much-appreciated long-time volunteer. Here’s what she mentioned about her time on the Randall Davey Audubon Heart: I’ve at all times felt strongly that each one that walks within the door is my good friend. The actual fact that they’re right here is proof that they’re a kindred spirit. Through the years I can not bear in mind ever being upset. Additionally, I like the birds and animals (particularly bears and bobcats!)

Round 2018 we had a big resident black bear that was often glimpsed on the paths. Eleanor christened him Horace. We later came upon the bear was a feminine. It didn’t matter, Eleanor mentioned. The title Horace stood.

She was a singular and spirited human who charmed us all together with her kindness and tales of Africa and different journey locations. We’re so lucky that she shared her love of music, animals, and other people with us. She might be enormously missed by the volunteers, workers, and guests of the Randall Davey Audubon Heart. A memorial might be held on the Heart on Might 7 from 3 p.m. to five p.m.