You can’t work for SAWS without gaining a little more appreciation for trees. They are ubiquitous in the weekly rhythm of our field staff. You clear them from trails. You are thankful for their shade during a break on a hot day. You are both grateful for their protection yet wary of a falling limb when you lay down at night. Former SAWS staffer Alex Rucker grew in her appreciation for trees, the outdoors, rigging and trail work during her time with the organization. Alex serv