FOREST PARK SPEAKERS BUREAU

Hear From a Passionate Caretaker of a St. Louis Treasure — Virtually

Are you part of a group that would enjoy hearing a virtual presentation by a representative from Forest Park Forever?

As part of our mission of sustaining connections between Forest Park and the St. Louis community, our team frequently gives presentations to groups about the Park’s storied past, treasured present and exciting future. Whether at a corporate virtual Lunch & Learn, a virtual conference, or a virtual special event, our knowledgeable and engaging speakers can inform you on a variety of topics of interest to you and your peers.

Popular subjects include:

  • Forest Park history, from its 1876 opening through today

  • The dramatic $100 million-plus comeback of Forest Park

  • Environmental stewardship and efforts in sustainability

  • Specialized horticultural or naturalist topics

  • Capital asset management and maintenance

  • The unique public-private partnership at work in the Park

  • Ways to enjoy Forest Park, from the popular to hidden gems

  • Ways to volunteer with and support Forest Park Forever

  • How parks contribute to thriving, healthy communities

  • Nonprofit leadership, including management, fundraising communications and marketing

 

Potential speakers include:

Lesley S. Hoffarth, P.E.
President & Executive Director

Shawnell Faber
Director of Land Management

Anne Grossmann
Director of Community Engagement

John O’Gorman
Senior Vice President, Development & Community Initiatives

Dominik Jansky
Director, Communications & Marketing

Amy Witt
Park Ecologist