Tales from the field

Urban Trees: Heath and Wealth

April 2, 2024

Welcome to April, a time when the world wakes up from winter and everything starts to bloom again. You’ve probably noticed the trees in …
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State Programs Can Help Connect Kids with Nature – for Everybody’s Benefit!

March 22, 2024

Last year I committed to the 52 Hike Challenge. The goal: Accomplish at least 52 miles on trails outdoors during a single year. During …
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In Search of Hearts

February 26, 2024

Each Valentine’s Day, hearts adorn every surface in my hometown of Montpelier,Vermont. A mysterious someone works in the night to plaster the town’s windows,walls, …
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Forest Bathing and Other Ways to Stay Fit Among the Trees

January 3, 2024

In Japanese, it is called shinrin-yoku. In English, it is called forest bathing. Forest bathing is a health-promoting practice that allows you to slow …
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Back to School: Trees and Curriculum for Students of any Age

August 30, 2023

Winning entries from the 2023 Growing Works of Art contest sponsored by the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program. This initiative encourages K-8 students …
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Stay Cool, Look Cool and be Cool – A Guide to Look at Trees in a Different Light

July 12, 2023

Spending summertime outside is a great way to reduce stress, be active and get a dose of vitamin D. Finding some shade can be …
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Don’t Let Trees Make You Sneeze!

May 23, 2023

With warmer weather, most people think about planting treesduring Earth Day and Arbor Day each year. However, it is important to bemindful of the …
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Get more greens to lower your blues

March 31, 2023

There’s a difference between solitude and loneliness said Dame Maggie Smith. It’s true.  You can be perfectly content and connected while in solitude yet …
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Twenty-Twenty-TREE

January 1, 2023

Everyone wants to be happier and healthier, right? With 2023 just around the corner, we’re all thinking about what our new year resolutions are …
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Planting trees is Smart!

September 1, 2022

It’s back to school time in our urban and community forests!  We eagerly anticipate another opportunity to create a better future, a more resilient …
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