Brenda provides leadership in natural resource related programming for Effingham county. Networking with local and state based conservation-related agencies and groups to provide programming in conservation and environmental education for youth and adults. Programs include Conservation Field Days, Butterflies, Insects, P.L.A.N.T.S., Worm Bin, Wetlands, Composting, Wildflowers, Poison Plants, Recycling and Pork Quality Assurance, Biotechnology-4-H Mystery Camp and Alternative Ag Workshop. She coordinates the Master Gardener and Junior Master Gardener programs. Brenda is also on the Visioning Committee for the Little Wabash Ecosystem Watershed Partnership and Vision 2020 Infrastructure and Natural Resource Spoke.