Michael Yadrick is Plant Ecologist, Green Seattle Partnership. Michael joined Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Green Seattle Partnership team in 2011. He has also served the land trust community, is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Bolivia ’02-’04) and former AmeriCorps volunteer. Michael holds a Dual Degree Master’s Program in International Affairs & Natural Resources and Sustainable Development from American University and University for Peace respectively. He recently completed a professional certificate program in Restoration of Natural Systems from University of Victoria, British Columbia. Professional tree-hugging during the week, you can also find Michael running in the local mountains and frequenting park playgrounds with his 8-yr old son.