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City Tree Farm

Forest ReLeaf of Missouri is a leader in growing trees for the region at its Creve Coeur Park location. We are excited to unveil plans for the City Tree Farm, which will be located on the lot adjacent to the Scott Joplin House in St. Louis City’s Midtown neighborhood, one block south of Delmar near Jefferson Ave (2700 Samuel Shepard Dr.).

In partnership with Missouri State Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation, the future City Tree Farm will bring trees closer to the places and the people that need them, inspire advocacy for trees, and elevate the message that a strategic, resilient tree canopy must be part of any city’s future. 

With anticipated site build-out in 2025-26, we are actively in the community engagement phase hosting tree distributions and other activities onsite. Check our events page to participate.

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2023 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway and Community Engagement​

Resources

City Tree Farm Feasibility Study - Executive Summary
City Tree Farm Feasibility Study - Concept Drawings

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.