Brent Charette

Director of Land Stewardship

Brent’s life is a story filled with diverse work experiences before joining the Arc of Appalachia. Even as a child, he spent every free moment in the outdoors. Educated at Hocking Technical College, Brent began his career as a naturalist with the Ohio State Park system, advancing to a full-time statewide position and eventually becoming the site manager at Malabar Farm State Park. He currently serves as the Director of Land Stewardship, where he leads the land stewardship team in caring for over 13,000 acres of preserved land, visitor lodges, as well as other houses and outbuildings.

Brent has a special affinity for forest communities, leads groups at the annual Tree People event, and has led the longer tree course in years past. He has learned that one of the keys to learning is cultivating a new way of seeing the forest. Brent will share a multi-faceted approach to understanding and identifying Ohio’s trees. He is passionate about nurturing and restoring respectful, responsible relationships with the priceless natural ecosystems we call home. And he is grateful for the opportunity to share his love of Ohio’s forest ecosystems with you.