A Sylvan Grove couple has been named “Conservation Hero of the Year” finalist for 2011 by Field & Stream magazine for their outstanding work in educating youth about the outdoors.

For the past 23 years, Tommie and Theresa Berger have served as volunteer organizers and leaders of the Outdoor Adventure Camp.  The annual week-long event is held at the Rock Springs Camp near Junction City.  More than 500 Kansas kids have learned the benefits of the outdoors, wildlife management and good stewardship.

Each Hero of the Year finalist received a check for $5,000 to contribute to their projects.