Katrina Blair Obituary: Turtle Lake Refuge Founder, Durango Educator, And Sustainability Advocate Remembered For Environmental Legacy
Katrina Blair, founder, director, and CEO of Turtle Lake Refuge, has passed away, according to a June 7, 2026 notice that drew tributes from friends, colleagues, and supporters.
Blair built Turtle Lake Refuge in Durango, Colorado, as a nonprofit focused on personal health, wild lands, ecological awareness, and community education.
Through workshops, outreach, wild food walks, and cooking demonstrations, Blair helped people understand local plants, seasonal eating, biodiversity, and sustainable living.
Blair studied Biology at Colorado College and Holistic Health Education at John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California, blending science with integrative wellness throughout a lifelong teaching mission.
Family members named in the notice include Kelly McMenimen, Kurt Blair, Will J Watts, and other relatives, while memorial service details will be announced later by family.
The post also listed 1 and 202 as engagement details, reflecting public attention around the remembrance.
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