What is TreeFolks Young Professionals?
TreeFolks Young Professionals (ages 21 – 40ish) volunteer, educate, fundraise, and build community in support of the mission of TreeFolks: planting, caring for, and giving people free trees to plant!
Service
Social
🔟 for the 🌳s
Membership
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Why Support the Urban Forest with an Annual Membership?
Pollution
Trees give us the air we breathe and remove toxins from the airFlood Prevention
Roots help prevent soil erosion and soak up water to reduce flooding
Homes
Friends of all shapes and sizes call trees home and rely on them for food and shelter
Shade
Trees reduce electric bills and keep us cool
Atmosphere
Think of your favorite picnic, restaurant, bar, and/or park enhanced by trees
Activities
Do not forget to be grateful for climbing, swinging, decorating, and much more!Become a Supporting Member
Support the Central Texas urban forest with an annual membership. Please select a TreeFolks donation level below:
| Tax Deductible TreeFolks Donation | $60/yr (Thanks!) |
Membership Bonuses: TreeFolksYP Tee Shirt | |
| TreeFolks & TreeFolksYP Event Discounts | |
| BAND App Community Access |
Meet Our Core Team
James Odom
Hello! I'm James Odom and I am part of the TFYP Executive Committee for 2023. I moved to Austin from Raleigh North Carolina in late 2018 and got involved with treefolks shortly after.
Kyle Hoskins
I work on a computer all day, so I love a chance to get outside and hike, kayak, or play sports (mostly tennis these days). I volunteer with TreeFolks because it gives me a chance to support planting trees all across Austin!.
Andrew Overby
I have always been interested in environmental & nature-related topics, and spend a lot of time outside when I can. In the past, I have done some gardening, and look forward to helping plant lots of trees!
Cage Johnson
I love trees!
Alexis Dorn
I am a QA engineer by day, social cause champion by night. I love to bring my passion for causes away from the computer and outside in nature and my Austin community. I've worked, volunteered and sat on the board of other animal welfare and community development nonprofits.
Richard Hammond
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.
Jackie Vay
Elizabeth Bennett
I love being out in nature and am passionate about environmental issues. Unfortunately, the focus of my work is in a different area, so I was excited to find Treefolks to lend my time and energy toward such a great cause.
Amanda Sullivan
I am passionate about connecting children to nature. It makes me smile when they pick up a big-as-your-face sycamore leaf or try to hug a live oak as a class. Volunteering to create positive environmental impacts brings me joy and purpose. I think the benefits trees give a beautiful example of the interconnectedness between people & the land. I am thrilled to serve others in this capacity.
Kelsey Daugherty
For as long as I can remember, I have spent every second possible outside. I love nature and am passionate about preserving our beautiful surroundings for Austinites now and for generations to come. Volunteering with TreeFolks is special because it allows me to give back to the community while doing what I love!
Ronald Downs
Outside of my career, I enjoy spending time in nature and giving back to the ATX community. Austin TreeFolks offers the chance to make a positive impact on our local community and environment at large.
Zach Rubin
I work with computers and numbers a lot, but I'm passionate about nature and trees. I really like working with my hands and looking at a project when it's finished (like planting a baby tree)!