Steve was also a teacher, an author and a docent at Calaveras Big Trees State Park as well as a park naturalist at Sequoia National Park. He taught biology at San Joaquin Delta College for more than 30 years. Calaveras Big Trees Association created the Stephen K. Stocking Memorial Scholarship in Steve's memory to inspire young naturalists to pursue a career in the footsteps of a great friend of Calaveras Big Trees State Park who dedicated his life to educating the conservationists of tomorrow. The scholarship will provide a monetary award to a promising upper division or graduate student who shows a commitment to communicate and interpret a love of nature and an understanding of the need to practice conservation. The scholarship will be awarded to a student whose educational career goals clearly are directed towards communicating and interpreting nature's wonder. Students pursuing degrees in environmental protection, forestry, wildlife and fisheries, biology, parks and recreation, park management, environmental law and public policy, environmental art, and California history are encouraged to apply. Dedication to the ideals of the scholarship's honoree will be considered at least as important as financial need in making the award. Applications may be sent through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Calaveras Big Trees Association for more information.