A Northwest Treasure for Millennia For 8,000 years or more, the indigenous peoples of this region have honored the Western Red Cedar as the “Mother Tree”. Across the range of this venerable tree, from southeast Alaska and northern California to inland areas of lower British Columbia and northern Idaho, Native peoples have used, and continue … Read more
7 captivating books featuring trees for the forest-fascinated Books and trees are two of my sustaining pleasures in life. For me, well-writtenbooks featuring trees are gifts to be savored and shared. Here are a few favoritesfrom my ever-growing collection: Fiction The Living by Annie Dillard If you’re curious about early Whatcom County history, this book … Read more
If you’re a caring and compassionate person with an awareness of what’s going on in the world, you may be having a hard time right now. The good news is (Yes! Good news!), if you are not yet involved with an active environmental or social justice organization, you have a lot of potential to reduce … Read more
Book Review “When I talk of the forest, I’m talking about a community.” – Peter Wohlleben Think about taking a walk through your neighborhood. There’s always more to it than meets the eye, and if you’re walking with a newcomer, you may find yourself pointing out obscure details, like the garden gnomes peeking out from … Read more
Want to help the environment while growing your business? We have some creative ideas for you! In our recent blog post on business partnerships, “Businesses Planting Trees”, we outlined a number of ways that businesses can be good neighbors and environmental stewards while building brand awareness. Every business is unique, and we can help you … Read more
Virginia Naef reviews The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature by Peter Wohlleben, 2019 “Sometimes I feel we do not respect nature the way people used to do. There was a time when trees and nature in general played a much more important role in our lives.” -Wohlleben German ecologist … Read more
Part 1: Protecting Mature Trees on Private Forestlands in Whatcom County: Why It’s So Crucial “Instead of being primarily concerned with the effects of habitat on the plants, the influences are the effects of the plants on the habitat.” -Joseph Kittredge, 1948 Across the United States, smaller forests, in the hands of private citizens, have … Read more
We have an awesome new tree planting partnership, and we can’t wait to get digging! We’re teaming up with the Lummi Island Heritage Trust to plant trees on 1.2 acres of their Curry Preserve on northeast Lummi Island. Our first collaborative tree planting work party will be held Sunday, March 20, when we’ll plant 400 … Read more
What if you could help your community and the planet while growing customer and employee loyalty? Businesses planting trees reap many rewards: Protect and beautify your community by planting trees locally to mitigate the climate crisis. Show your customers you care about more than just profits. Empower your employees by creating a culture of caring … Read more
“Forest Bathing” May Not Mean What You Think, But Has Wonderful Benefits I confess, I was skeptical. The term “forest bathing” conjured up images of being cold, wet, and possibly naked in the woods. Actually, the term is a direct, if confusing, translation of the Japanese term “Shinrin Yoku,” the practice of spending time in … Read more
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