On January 22nd we lost another titan of the
       environmental movement, Barbara Cohen.
Barbara and Mickey Cohen shared a passion for nature and environmental causes. She coordinated 10,000 volunteers across New York to participate in the annual International Coastal Cleanup through the American Littoral Society. She served on the Board of Directors of the New York City Audubon Society and the New York State Marine Education Association. She and Mickey were instrumental in establishing Bayswater Point State Park and served as the park’s first caretakers. She and Mickey served as docents at the American Museum of Natural History.
 
Barbara received many accolades for her volunteer work, including the Maury Award from the New York State Marine Education Association, the Audubon Society Grass Roots Longtime Service Award, the US Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Quality Award; and was named Everyday Hero by Newsday. She and Mickey were was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Littoral Society.
                                                     Brad Cohen, son of Barbara and Mickey

On October 1st 2023 there was a celebration of the Life of Mickey Cohen and his lifetime partner in all things, Barbara.

Mickey was, among other things: Teacher at Far Rockaway High School, Founder and Chairperson at Beach Channel High School, Mentor and Master Teacher, Professor at the New School for Social Research, Field Trip Guide, President of NYSMEA, Naturalist for ALS, Author, Photographer, Environmental and Social Activist, Artist, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend to all, and a Raconteur Extraordinaire!

For Recording of the event, pictures, our presentation, and the recording of Mickey and Barbara from our Holiday 2021 Party - click here

See July 2024 Strandline for information on the
Celebration of Life for Barbara
on June 29th at Alley Pond Environmental Center