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Forest ReLeaf fuels tree-curious people.

We normalize “tree talk.” Our next generation – children, grandchildren – will prosper best with more trees and more tree knowledge. We’re proud to foster hands-on learning for our youth, and champion local engagement.

We offer everyday folks with accessible and friendly opportunities to positively impact their environment and community. Students, retirees, master arborists, children… Because this is all hands on deck. The trees need us, and we need them.

We’ve planted thousands of trees that will change the landscape of Missouri forever. Trees bring a sense of hope and peace which we can all identify with. Happy birds, happy bees, happy butterflies. Clean water, clean air. Connection, community pride, health and wellbeing. Why trees? Because trees give all the things.
Help us plant even more.

There are often many opportunities throughout the year to get involved with Forest ReLeaf, whether you want to volunteer or simply attend. These opportunities might include off-site planting projects, helping set up at various Forest ReLeaf events, assisting with outreach at our booths at outside events or teaming up with other local environmental organizations. Mark your calendars and plan to join us as a volunteer or attendee!

Volunteer

Both individuals and groups are needed at peak times of the year, particularly during spring potting.

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Join our Team

There are often many opportunities throughout the year to get involved with Forest ReLeaf

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City Tree FArm

Forest ReLeaf is exploring the potential development of a satellite tree nursery in downtown St. Louis and want community input!

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Board Committees

Forest ReLeaf of Missouri offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, including serving on one of our standing or ad hoc board committees.
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Missouri Forestkeepers Network

The Missouri Forestkeepers Network’s mission is to develop a network of informed citizens.

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Elijah Belz
Field Operations Coordinator

I am Elijah Belz, the Field Operations Coordinator for Forest ReLeaf. I am a certified arborist and the primary person in the field for Forest ReLeaf, maintaining roughly 1000 trees planted in the St. Louis City, and maintaining our equipment our equipment used to maintain our trees! This job is a catch-all position that carries different responsibilities during the different seasons. Fall and spring are our planting, tree delivery, and inventory season; winter is our pruning, mulching, and planning season; summer is our watering season where we lead a crew of interns getting into the green industry. 

My background is bicycle repair! I was in that industry for almost a decade, including running a bicycle repair shop, before taking a job with a tree planting organization in Atlanta. From there I moved to an edible landscape company. I became certified as an arborist while working at Forest ReLeaf this February! Trees rock, bikes are cool too.

Amy Moscowitz
Outreach Coordinator

Amy Moscowitz joined Forest ReLeaf in 2026 as Outreach Coordinator, bringing experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, and outdoor education. She is passionate about creating meaningful experiences that help people connect with nature and each other. She is excited to activate the City Tree Farm and engage the St. Louis community in hands-on environmental work.

Kate Pichon-Hellmann
Office Assistant

Kate joined Forest ReLeaf in November 2025 with a background in education, ministry, community organizing, and local government.  Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Kate’s love of nature began at an early age while building tree forts, foraging for blueberries, and exploring the Alaskan wilderness.  Kate has a B.A. from Loyola University Chicago, a M.Div. from the Jesuit School of Theology, and a M.S. in Urban Ecology and Sustainable Planning from Unity College.  Kate is passionate about environmental sustainability, native plants, and sustainable urban planning.  She brings her passion and skills to support the great work of the Forest ReLeaf team.

De'Nonna Jones

De’Nonna Jones graduated from Knox College in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, driven by a commitment to environmental justice and community-based conservation. Since then, she has gained hands-on experience working across a range of green spaces throughout the St. Louis region, focusing on the care, restoration, and accessibility of urban natural areas. She began her journey at Tower Grove Park, where she developed a deep appreciation for public green spaces as vital community resources, before moving into a stewardship role with the Missouri Botanical Garden in partnership with Great Rivers Greenway. She now serves as the Stewardship Crew Coordinator at Forest ReLeaf. De’Nonna is passionate about creating inclusive pathways into environmental work and empowering tree lovers and emerging conservationists to see themselves as stewards of their communities. Through her work, she strives to strengthen connections between people, trees, and places in urban environments.

Jess Underwood
Finance & Operations Director

After 17 years in the non-profit and public sector, Jess remains committed to mission-driven work that tackles the challenges facing our communities. Their career began with a year of service as an Americorps St. Louis Emergency Response team member, responding to natural disasters and performing conservation projects. That foundation of service led to roles supporting the arts, affordable housing, mental health, and grassroots housing advocacy in St. Louis. During this journey Jess has worked to center the value “nothing about us, without us.” They do their best to ensure that the voices of people who have been marginalized guide the strategy and execution of work that honors their lived experiences. When they aren’t working, Jess is out paddling, hiking, working in their garden, or building something.