STREET TREE ENTHUSIASTS
…mostly volunteers, join them for good company
Volunteering has been the lifeblood of Street Trees for Living since 2011, and it can still start for anyone RIGHT HERE! Volunteers made it all happen and to a huge degree still do. They take roles ranging from trustee to tree waterer, sponsor to street rep. Over the years many volunteers have been willing to chat about themselves. On this page you can read pieces based on conversations with STfL Co-Founder Dom Eliot.
All the pieces were originally in our monthly e-newsletter. You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this page. If you know of someone who might like to discuss being a Street Tree Enthusiast of the Month please email dom@streettreesforliving.org
Please note copy and photos are subject to STfL copyrightInterviews with some of the people behind Street Trees for Living
Alice Cairns - Area Rep, joined 2018
Alice is STfL Area Rep in Sydenham, and for years has also been Street Rep in her own road in Forest Hill. She was born and bred locally, in Blackheath. For seven years she lived in Hong Kong and China.
Elly Bagnall - Acting Co-Chair, joined 2020
Elly started as an STfL Area Rep in 2020 and is now acting Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees. She speaks here about her background and experience, and how they help her in the role.
Maike Thorade - Street Rep, joined 2021
Maike Thorade grew up in Germany so brings a European perspective with her to her home on the Corbett Estate in Catford.
Clare Connor - Area Rep, joined 2021
Clare Connor loves engaging with people. This aspect of her volunteering is what means most to her. “I like the door-stepping, the conversations with residents.”
Maximilian Fieguth - Sponsor, joined 2022
Max Fieguth is a repeat tree sponsor and tree waterer for STfL. “I’m impressed by the simplicity of the sponsorship process. It suits me as I’m pretty busy.” Out of uni, his first job was on Crossrail. He now uses his training to manage competing priorities in large infrastructure projects.
Adrian Reed - Street Rep, joined 2021
Adrian Reed has been a volunteer for the charity for many years and in many roles, often simultaneously. He is a Street Rep and Tree Guardian in his road in Telegraph Hill, has worked for us as a tree auditor, and is a member of the Tree Care Team.