Jason Landers Legacy Program

Honoring Jason Landers

Jason Landers founded the Free Snake Relocation Directory with a mission rooted in compassion, education, conservation, and humane relocation.

Award Recipients Submit a Nomination Learn About the Program

Where It Started

Before the website, before the nationwide directory of independent volunteers, and before thousands of people knew where to turn for help with a snake, there was an idea started by Jason Landers.

Jason Landers, who has since passed away, created the foundation for what would eventually become the Free Snake Relocation Directory community seen today.

Jason cared deeply about snakes, education, and helping people handle snake encounters in a safer and more humane way.

Today, the directory helps people find independent volunteer snake relocators across the United States and parts of Canada. Many people use the website and Facebook group, but not everyone knows the story of the person who started it.

Why This Program Matters

The Jason Landers Legacy Program helps preserve the history of this community and keeps Jason's name connected to the mission he helped build.

This is not just about giving out plaques or patches. It is about recognizing volunteers whose service reflects the values Jason cared about.

One person started the mission. Thousands now help carry it forward.

Remembering Jason

These photos help show Jason as more than just the founder of a directory. He was a real person with a passion for snakes, education, and the community that continues today.

Jason Landers holding a snake hook outdoors

Jason in the field

Jason Landers holding a snake

Jason sharing his passion for snakes

Jason Landers with his dog

Remembering the person behind the mission

The Jason Landers Legacy Program

Each year, the Free Snake Relocation Directory will recognize independent volunteers whose service reflects an exceptional commitment to snake conservation, public education, and humane relocation.

Jason Landers Legacy Award

The highest annual recognition in the program. This award is presented to one volunteer whose service best reflects the compassion, dedication, education, conservation, and humane relocation values that Jason Landers brought to this community.

  • One recipient selected annually
  • Recipient receives a custom plaque
  • Recipient receives the gold Legacy Award Recipient patch
  • Recipient is recognized publicly by the directory

Distinguished Volunteer Patch

A limited recognition for independent volunteers who go above and beyond in service to the mission.

  • Limited number awarded each year
  • Recognizes outstanding service and impact
  • Focused on volunteers whose actions reflect the mission
  • Not a participation award
Recognition Notice These honors recognize community service and commitment to the mission. They are not certifications, licenses, background checks, professional endorsements, or guarantees of a volunteer's qualifications, availability, conduct, or results. All listed individuals continue to act independently.

Jason Landers Legacy Award Recipients

Each year, the Jason Landers Legacy Award recognizes one volunteer whose service reflects the compassion, dedication, education, conservation, and commitment to humane snake relocation that Jason brought to this community.

Miracle Bennett, 2026 Jason Landers Legacy Award recipient
2026 Recipient
Inaugural Award Recipient

Miracle Bennett

Jason Landers Legacy Award

Miracle Bennett of North Texas was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Jason Landers Legacy Award for her extraordinary commitment to humane snake relocation, public education, conservation, and community service.

Miracle has spent years answering snake relocation calls throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, providing her services free of charge and responding at all hours of the day and night. Her work has included numerous difficult relocations involving both venomous and nonvenomous snakes, including late-night and early-morning rattlesnake calls and challenging removals from homes, crawlspaces, yards, and other locations.

Her contribution goes far beyond physically relocating snakes. Miracle regularly helps people identify snakes, answers questions through social media and community groups, and uses each encounter as an opportunity to replace fear and misinformation with education. Her message is simple: snakes play an important role in the environment, and relocation should be chosen over elimination whenever possible.

Miracle's willingness to respond when people need help, take on difficult calls, educate without shaming, and advocate for humane treatment of snakes represents the values the Jason Landers Legacy Award was created to recognize.

As the first person to receive the award, Miracle holds a special place in the history of the Jason Landers Legacy Program. Her service demonstrates how one volunteer can protect wildlife, educate a community, and help carry Jason's mission forward.

Honoring the legacy. Recognizing those who carry it forward.

Nomination Deadline

Nominations for this year's Jason Landers Legacy Program are due by September 1.

September 1

Submit a Nomination

Volunteers, community members, and administrators may nominate an independent volunteer who has made a meaningful impact through snake relocation, public education, conservation, community support, or service to the Free Snake Relocation mission.

Who Should Be Nominated?

How Recipients Are Selected

Nominations will be reviewed privately by the Free Snake Relocation Directory administration team.

This will not be a public voting contest. The goal is to keep the process respectful, fair, and focused on meaningful service rather than popularity.

Email Nomination Template

Click the button below and your email app should open with a nomination template.

If the button does not open your email app, email your nomination directly to freesnakerelocation@gmail.com and include the information below.

Jason Landers Legacy Program Nomination Nominee Name: City and State: Award Category: Why are you nominating this volunteer? Examples of impact: How do they carry Jason's legacy forward? Your Name: Your Contact Information: Optional Photos or Links: Attach photos, screenshots, posts, or links that support this nomination. Nominations are due by September 1.

Carrying the Mission Forward

The Free Snake Relocation Directory exists because people care enough to respond to messages, educate the public, and help snakes and people safely coexist.

The Jason Landers Legacy Program is one way to make sure the history of this community is not forgotten and that people continuing the mission receive recognition for their service.

Honoring the legacy. Carrying the mission.