Brenda has been guiding Forest Therapy walks at The Morton Arboretum since 2015. She is also an assistant trainer and mentor for The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. She has been a member of The Morton Arboretum and volunteer since 1994. She has earned certificates in Botanical Art and Illustration and Natural History. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Northern Illinois University and a Certificate in Sustainable Landscapes from College of DuPage.