Tales from the field

Be Thankful for Trees

November 5, 2024

As we move into November we start to come into the full swing of the holiday season. A time spent with family, friends, pets, …

Forest Frights

October 30, 2024

Halloween is fast approaching, and our forests have some inhabitants that are downright spooky. One that immediately comes to mind is bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), …
Employee attitudes and well-being improves with exposure to nature. Think about it. Every weekday we commute to work, only to be met by a …
Spending summertime outside is a great way to reduce stress, be active, and get a dose of vitamin D. However, as enjoyable as the …
May and June are upon us, and for many, that means graduation, whether it be from high school, college or even pre-school (always adorable!). …
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 …
Last year I committed to the 52 Hike Challenge. The goal: Accomplish at least 52 miles on trails outdoors during a single year. During …

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, …
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 …
Winning entries from the 2023 Growing Works of Art contest sponsored by the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program. This initiative encourages K-8 students …