Making a Difference
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The Trees Among Us
Our community trees and forests play a critical role in keeping us healthy and making our neighborhoods better places to live and work. Forest ReLeaf of Missouri has been working hard for over 20 years, growing and planting native trees and shrubs throughout Missouri and surrounding regions. Find out more by checking out our informational videos!Trees Make the Best Neighbors
Our new infographic, The Value of Trees, shows the myriad ways urban trees help make our communities safer, healthier and more livable. Additional information can be found in our Trees Matter section.Testimonials
Volunteer Spotlight
When Connie retired from nursing in 2006, she turned to a new type of care-giving. Free to pursue her lifelong interest in trees, that same year she took the Treekeepers course offered through St. Louis Community College. She started volunteering at Forest ReLeaf tree nursery when it was located near the airport. Connie, along with 4 or 5 retired gentlemen, nursed along the little seedlings before the operation moved to its current location, where, she says, “it has expanded by leaps and bounds! There are so many friendly, knowledgeable volunteers who work there now! And we have always had wonderful foresters and staff to teach and guide our efforts, as well...I am most grateful for all I have learned and the great volunteers I work with through this most important environmental organization!” Forest ReLeaf is grateful for Connie, too. She is our longest-serving active volunteer and we tip our wide-brimmed sun hats to her. In addition to her book club, her walking group, and Road Scholar trips, Connie also sings in her church choir and helps with preschool vision screening. We are sure they are equally grateful for her talents; let’s hope we don’t have to compete with them for her. Thank you, Connie!