Zoe Rinker, Executive Director of the Savannah Tree Foundation (STF), will speak on the historical forces that have shaped Savannah’s tree canopy as well as Savannah Tree Foundation's role in protecting it during the last 40 years. She will also discuss the challenges facing our forest moving forward and what STF is doing to ensure a greener future.

Zoe, a graduate of Yale University, has dedicated her career to improving communities and the environment. Through jobs at Neighborworks America, Baltimore City, and an urban planning start-up, she has tackled issues such as access to green space, affordable housing, and smart growth. Since joining STF in 2019, Zoe has increased tree planting efforts, diversified programming, and grown community outreach. Zoe is a member of the Rotary Club of Savannah and the Chatham Commerce Club. Georgia Tree Council named her a Rising STAR in 2020, and she was included in Savannah Magazine’s 2021 New Guard. Most recently, she was a 2023 TEDxSavannah speaker.

The lecture will take place at the Murray C. Perlman & Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, 323 E. Broughton Street. We will gather to mingle and enjoy a glass of wine at 5:30 p.m. and the discussion will start at 6:00 p.m. The event is open to the public; however, space is limited so reservations are recommended. Attendance is free for HSF members and $15 for non-members. Both members and non-members may RSVP by emailing Sue Adler at sadler@myhsf.org or calling 912-856-0323 or 912-328-5224.

⚠ Please Note

Official Guides of Savannah aims to provide the most up-to-date information on events listed on The Lobby List. In the event of a change, we will do our best to make sure it is reflected in our list. However, the best source for current information is the link to the actual event included in The Lobby List posting.