Persisterhood of St. Joseph to dedicate trees in memory of loved ones and social justice causes

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Persisterhood of St. Joseph will dedicate eight newly-planted oak trees along St. Joseph's Northwest Parkway at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10.

Persisterhood's "tree guru", Dr. Elizabeth Sawin, will lead the dedication of the new trees and a tree walk following, to point out trees planted in prior years.

Trees are dedicated in memory or honor of loved ones and/or social justice causes.

"We've planted 92 trees since 2017, thanks to Betty's (Elizabeth's) persistence and the generosity of community members," said Jane Frick, Persisterhood, co-leader. "We want to make St. Joseph a greener place for generations to come and have pledged to reach out goal of 100 new trees along the parkway during 2025 when we hold our fall tree walk and dedication in October."

In April, St. Joseph Persisterhood received a 2025 Sustainable Environment Award form the city's Sustainable Environment Committee (SEAC) for its tree planting project.