I work on my computer all day, so I love a chance to get outside, enjoy nature, and play sports (tennis, volleyball, flag football).  Unfortunately, I don’t have a place to plant my own trees, but TreeFolks gives me a chance to support planting trees all across Austin!

My hobbies and passions include health and nutrition, yoga, and being outdoors – going back to the source for energy and connecting with nature! I am always looking to help bring our planet back to health in any way I can, and I am excited to have found a community in which I can do this alongside like-minded people!

My goal is to promote conservation of natural resources, restore structure and function to degraded ecosystems and include the public in these activities as much as possible. Being involved with TreeFolks helps me connect with others that have similar interests while giving me an opportunity to give back to our community.

As a native Austinite, self-proclaimed tree hugger, and super-ultra-major admirer of our environment, I feel called to share the joy of our city’s abundant tree canopy. While having been a fan of TreeFolks since the age of seven, I am now currently serving as the organization’s Development Director and experiencing the abundant happiness that comes with caring for the planet!

One of the main reasons I fell in love with Austin was its green areas and lakes. I would love to continue contributing to the environment and this city to keep those green areas alive as well as helping plant more trees and encouraging more people to do so. TreeFolks is a perfect organization to help achieve this and thus improve our environment.

I’ve always loved being outdoors, immersing myself in nature. I’m grateful to have a job that takes me all over the state, exploring the many state parks that Texas has to offer. TreeFolks allows me to use my skills and give back on a local level.

I’m excited about bettering the Austin community through supporting TreeFolks’ mission of planting and caring for trees! I love any excuse to be outside and can’t think of a better use of that time than to work on caring for our environment.

TreeFolks was my gateway to volunteering outdoors in Austin. It was the first organization that showed me there’s nothing more motivating than getting outside with a goal to make this place a little better for everyone. At this point, I’ve experienced enough Texas heat to fully embrace the mission of planting and caring for our trees. Young Professionals is a chance to spread the word.

I’ve spent the past decade learning and witnessing humans & environment interactions, being completely humbled by the complexity of it all. While I love the outdoors & conservation, I find myself thinking about ways that I can do more as an individual. I’m excited to be a part of the TreeFolks, giving me a chance to put my passion into action while sharing it with the Austin community!

Being in nature is my zen place, how I re-center after a long day or when I just need a breather. I love going on the same walks or visiting the same nature spots and seeing how plants, trees especially, grow over time. Urban forest are a great way to be close to nature in a city and it’s something I hope to see more of through TreeFolks!

The first time I visited Austin, I was shocked at how green and lush the city was. I love volunteering outdoors and am looking forward to learning more about Texas trees and horticulture. I’m excited to use my skills to further TreeFolks’ conservation and education goals!

I used to spend my days sitting in front of my computer. I am now privileged enough to work full time tending to plants and landscaping. I love that TreeFolks gives me the opportunity to further my passions for caring for our planet and connecting people to nature.

I’ve always enjoyed spending time outdoors and in nature, so I’ve been looking for ways to do my part in keeping our world beautiful. TreeFolks gives me the opportunity to make a difference with other tree admirers!

I’m passionate about education and health and wellness. I think the best way to make sure younger generations thrive is by getting them to engage with the environment and TreeFolks gives me an opportunity to help make that happen. In my free time I like to walk, bike and learn languages. I usually do all of this alongside my dog, Daisy.

I spend most of my days in the classroom, so I look forward to any chance to get outside and reconnect with nature. Treefolks allows me the opportunity to help serve my community and the environment by planting trees throughout Austin!