About

Alexandria Schmitz is the founder and visionary of Canopeum. She loves trees. It began by playing under the canopy of trees; canoe tripping, rock climbing, and camping. Alex then began working in the canopy as a Wildland Forest Firefighter, and moved into monitoring the canopy as an Environmental Technician for rivers and riparian zones. She concluded with growing the canopy, where she is today - a seed picker and woody plant propagator. She has over 6 years experience with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Alberta, 7 years of indigenous woody plant selection and propagation, and over 35 years of forest discovery. Her experience is varied and consistent. She love trees and wants to share the love.