
Meridith McAvoy Perkins
Executive Director
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
St. Louis, MO USA
“When you feel overwhelmed or need inspiration, go for a walk among the trees.”
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
St. Louis, MO USA
“When you feel overwhelmed or need inspiration, go for a walk among the trees.”
Executive Director
I advocate for tree planting and forest conservation across the urban, rural, and wild landscapes.
My job connects people with trees. Every day looks different. In one week, I may be teaching school groups why and how to plant trees, explaining the value and benefits to potential funders, supporting my team with trainings and meetings, working at our tree nursery with volunteers, and running the business side of operations.
Here's the first step for college students
There are so many pathways to enter into the field of urban forestry. 20 years ago, forestry was the logical place to start. Now we know the skill set for professionals in the field can be found in diverse programs like environmental science, planning, community development, horticulture, etc. No one way is best.
"I don't know how to do this. I've never done this before. I don't have enough experience."
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