Bonny Hajducko serves as 2025 Vice Chair of the Broward Soil & Water Conservation District. Ms. Hajducko leads various garden and environmental efforts within her community, including starting Broward County's first 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program and installing the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Discover & Science garden project as well as the Old Davie School and Museum garden. She completed training as a Florida Master Gardener in 2012 at the Davie Extension office, and completed training as a Wildlife Gardener as well as training to lead Junior Master Gardener programs at Texas A&M University. Ms. Hajducko is a Federation Secretary and Membership Director with the Broward County Farm Bureau.

U.S. Navy Veteran | Community Advocate | Environmental Steward

Celeste Ellich, a proud U.S. Navy veteran, has dedicated her life to service—both to her country and her community. Originally from the Houston area, she made Florida her home in 1981 and has spent over 40 years in Wilton Manors, known as the Island City. With a lifelong passion for the water, Celeste has lived by waterways for more than five decades and remains deeply committed to protecting and preserving them.

Her commitment to environmental stewardship is hands-on. Whether canoeing around the Middle River with a trash bag in tow, organizing street cleanups, or leading community volunteer efforts, Celeste has always embodied service through action. She served six years on the Wilton Manors Recreation Advisory Board and, as President of Recreation Volunteers for 20 years, led the adoption and upkeep of a city street. Her dedication has extended to countless Waterway, Beach, and Coastal Cleanups throughout Broward County.

Celeste has twice lobbied on Capitol Hill for River Action Day with the American Rivers organization and has taken part in national service projects through The Mission Continues, working alongside fellow veterans to build composters, create walking trails, install irrigation systems, and prepare land for planting in communities across Washington, D.C., San Antonio, and Tampa.

Known locally for one of the most productive mango trees in Wilton Manors, Celeste shares hundreds of pieces of fruit each year with neighbors and nurtures baby mango trees to gift to others. Her love of the land extends to experimenting with growing pineapples and avocados.

Above all, Celeste is a patriot who believes that protecting rivers and natural resources transcends politics. To her, it is not a red or blue issue—it is a red, white, and blue issue.

Jessie Bastos serves as 2025 Secretary for the Broward Soil & Water Conservation District. Ms. Bastos serves as Chair of the Town of Davie's Agricultural & Environmental Advisory Committee, where she has led many community initiatives including the creation of a series of free edible gardening workshops, now in their 4th season as of Fall 2025. She and her family operate a nursery that donates plants for workshops and outreach events which in total has provided over 550 starter plants to local residents. Ms. Bastos serves on the board of the UF/IFAS Urban Horticulture Advisory Committee and volunteers regularly within Broward County Schools.   

Fred Segal serves as 2025 Chair of the Broward Soil & Water Conservation District. Mr. Segal has served as President of the Broward County Farm Bureau since 1993, and has served the community as President of the Pompano Beach Kiwanis Club since 2010.