"Being outdoors and experiencing the things nature has to offer
really helps reignite my passion to fight for trees! Nothing is more
refreshing and grounding than being away from the daily grind
and walking among the tall, beautiful trees."
—Lauren Baldwin, Sustainability Program Specialist, City of
El Paso, Texas
"The connections we have made this week at MFI—both personal-
ly and professionally—will make us better leaders."
—Elise Schadler, Outreach Professional, Vermont Urban &
Community Forestry Program
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"Strive to be the best for the world rather than the best in the
world."
— Curtis Helm, Project Manager, Urban Forestry & Ecosystem
Management, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
