Greening the Capitol: Salem Crew Leader Training on October 25th!
By Katie Dennis
Have you considered becoming a Friends of Trees Crew Leader? You don’t need to be a plant geek (although you’ll feel right at home if you are.) No botanical experience necessary. Do you like people? Have a sense of humor? Friends of Trees wants YOU.
Register Here for the October 25th
Salem Crew Leader Training!
I am in the midst of a 60-year love affair with trees. Nestled in their boughs as a child, stringing hammocks beneath their shade. Learning their names and origins. And planting and caring for them.
In 2008, the great recession looming, I lost my job as Horticulturist at a botanical garden. To temper my employment search, I looked for new ways to give back to my community. I tried volunteering with several nonprofits. At long last I stumbled upon Friends of Trees. Just the name itself – Friends of Trees – was a fit. Who wouldn’t want to be a friend to trees?!
Once I stepped into the Crew Leader role with FOT, I was hooked. This is a friendly, intelligent, passionate organization. Our planting events are a HOOT! No doubt, trees have a way of opening our hearts and unclouding our minds. Sitting Bull said, “Healthy feet can hear the very heartbeat of the Earth.” Maybe that explains why I feel so incredibly happy after a planting event.
Think about joining the ranks of FOT Crew Leaders. I hope you’ll answer the ‘call’ to your latest rewarding urban adventure!
Register Here for the October 25th training. For more information, contact Jenny & Ian at [email protected] or call 503-595-0213.
-Katie is a volunteer Crew Leader & Salem Plantings Coordinator for Friends of Trees