“Plants are people too! Trees are individual beings that are alive, they have their own lifetimes. They can’t run and hide, they can’t attack the way we think of animals doing that. But they are living beings.” - Emily Dangremond
A Few Highlights:
Caterpillar outbreaks, defoliated trees, and juneberry season all played a part in the inspiration for Meet the Trees.🌲🌳
Native planting/landscaping including Serviceberry trees otherwise known as Saskatoons (in Canada) – my new favorite word.
The hidden history of the pine tree from the original drafts and possibly some more trees to meet in the future?🌲🌳🌴
The differences between Aspen and Birch trees.
Survival tactics trees have evolved as they face different disasters, pests, and challenging environments.
“Learn more and get to know the plants, animals, and fungi in your own neighborhood.” - Emily Dangremond
Links🔗:
Kids Questions Answered (Emily’s podcast)
Meet the Trees by Emily Dangremond illustrated by Summer Morrison (preorder before July 9!) on Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes and Noble
Tools🧰:
Merlin Bird Identification App
Organizations-Birds🦉:
The New York City Bird Alliance
Nature Conservation🌱:
World Wildlife Foundation (WWF)
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
International Database of Native Plant Societies
Check out your local science or natural history museums for other conservation programs in your area.
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