First Friday Fun Fact – June

On our latest adventure I was reminded of some wild facts, and as I took pictures and looked up additional details about the tree, I knew it was going to be my fun fact for this month. We were traveling through an area that had experienced a wildfire late last summer and into late fall … Continue reading First Friday Fun Fact – June

American Sweetgum – Tree Talk Tuesday

The official start of summer is almost here! Kids are out of school, and vacations are in full swing. The lakes, rivers, and beaches are busy. Campgrounds are bustling with laughter and the sounds of crackling campfires. Before we know it, we will be celebrating Independence Day. The 4th of July. All things RED, WHITE, … Continue reading American Sweetgum – Tree Talk Tuesday

Tulip Tree – Tree Talk Tuesday

Have you ever been taking a springtime walk in the woods and seen a strange tulip-like flower laying on the forest floor? Did you ever think that it could have fallen from 70’ above? Yea, strange right? The tree for this Tree Talk Tuesday is the Tulip Tree. Sometimes this tree is known as the … Continue reading Tulip Tree – Tree Talk Tuesday

White Bark Pine – Tree Talk Tuesday

This week the featured tree in Tree Talk Tuesday is the Whitebark Pine Scientific Name: Pinus albicaulus Lifespan: 500-1,000 years protected Height: 20-60 feet tall Width: Depending on climate and elevation this tree will grow either as a single trunk or as a multi trunk tree, so width varies based on climate and elevation of … Continue reading White Bark Pine – Tree Talk Tuesday

Redwoods- Tree Talk Tuesday

Starting a new series Tree Talk Tuesdays! You can expect these posts on the THIRD TUESDAY each month. This will be a quick look into some of the most unique trees from around the United States. A place to learn some fun facts... and dive a bit deeper than I do in my books. The … Continue reading Redwoods- Tree Talk Tuesday