Once, in another time,
I believed that souls resided in trees.
I worked a lifetime tracing branches
Seeking out the one tree that would hold my spirit.
― "The Last Arborist" by Paul Wilson
Sadly Linda Moskalyk passed away surrounded by her family on August 4th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Linda was dedicated to her career in horticulture with the City of Saskatoon, being especially passionate about preserving the city's urban forest. This passion for trees and nature translated into her admired artwork, a talent everyone knew her for.
Linda has led SOS Trees since 2019 as President. She initiated Arbor Week and expanded collaborations with other environmental organizations and City administration and brought an expanded life to our organization.
Not one ever scared of taking risks, Linda decided to take an early retirement after attending an art residency in Costa Rica, relocating there part time after being inspired by the old growth rainforests and environmental preservation efforts. She spent the next 15 years reforesting exhausted agricultural land, mentoring interns and researchers at Cloudbridge Reforestation & Nature Reserve while continuing to lead SOS Trees.
A prairie girl at heart Linda continued her dedication to environmental activism in Saskatoon and internationally. She spent untold hours in quiet conversation about our need to protect the environment for future generations. If you knew Linda you knew she would take the time to talk to anyone.
If you wish to honor Linda, donations can be made to SOS Trees Coalition and/or follow her passion and plant a tree.
