Charity Work
In addition to performing at charity benefit concerts, Havens formed the Northwind Undersea Institute, an oceanographic children's museum on City Island in The Bronx. The museum led to the creation of The Natural Guard, an organization that educates children about the environment.
Havens won the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award in Sherborn, Massachusetts on April 12, 1991.
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