MARGARET (CANOPYMEG) LOWMAN, PHD

FOUNDING DIRECTOR | TREE FOUNDATION

I believe that our children’s greatest inheritance is not bank accounts, jewelry, or real estate, but a healthy planet. My mantra is ‘no child left indoors.’ Enjoy nature!

CALLED THE “REAL LIFE LORAX” BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, LOWMAN IS THE WORLD’S FIRST GLOBAL ARBORNAUT (TRANSLATION: TREETOP EXPLORER).

As a shy tomboy, she was passionate about trees and nature. Becoming a forest scientist in a male-dominated field, Canopymeg crafted slingshots, harnesses, ropes, and skywalks to explore the treetops, publishing more than 200 scientific papers and 13 books. She has explored for 45+ years in 45+ countries but made Sarasota her home. Lowman co-founded TREE Foundation in 2000 to fund/build North America’s first public canopy walkway in Myakka Park. This ecotourism destination has hosted millions of kids and enhanced local economy. TREE Foundation also creates programs to immerse kids in nature, locally and globally. After Myakka’s success, Lowman launched Mission Green to fund 10 walkways in the world’s 10 most endangered forests, to employ indigenous women, conserve important forests, and inspire kids to explore nature.

P.O. Box 48839 Sarasota, FL 34230-5839 | 941.500.2505 | info@treefoundation.org