Aspen Trees, So Much More Than a Tree
By Selvi Viswanathan Aspen trees grow all the time even in Winter despite being deciduous trees. Beneath their thin white […]
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Trees are Cool and so are Our Teachers
How did I come to illustrating and journaling? When my daughter’s son was about 5, she had written a story for him. She asked me one day if I would illustrate it. “I can’t do that. I don’t have the skill!” was my reply. She had responded “Yes you can!” With great misgivings I did it! She was the one that pushed me to do what I believed was unthinkable. We all need someone like that!
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Mythology, Mango Trees, and Growing Up in India
My February blog was on the Mythology of Trees. Selvi Viswanathan contacted me and said, “In India they worship trees.” This intrigued me because I had made the statement “worship of trees was worldwide.” I was only familiar with the Celtic tribes because I had traveled to Ireland…
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Mythology of Trees
We see trees all the time, but do we really take the time to look at them and consider their significance? Explore some of the mythology of trees across cultures with Terry Foxx.
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The Leaves of Autumn
Sue Watts reflects on investigating leaves in this journaling blog.
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Lifestyles of High-Elevation Trees
By Sanna Sevanto Springtime in aspen and mixed-conifer forests brings many shades of green. On south-facing slopes, the dark shades
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Week 7, Day 3: Ponderosa Pines
In this week of Take It Outside, we are exploring the forests of the Pajarito Plateau, from riverbank to mountaintop!
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The Rugged Ponderosa Pine
By Terry Foxx One of my favorite tree species is the lofty ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) with its straight trunk,
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Week 2, Day 1: Trees Budding
Welcome to week two of Take It Outside! This week, we are exploring the signs of spring. We are starting
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