Tales from the field

This Year, Skip the Eggnog and Get Outside

December 9, 2024

December can be a wonderful time of year, steeped in holiday traditions that emphasize family and celebration. Fulfilling the expectations of those traditions can …
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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, …
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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), …
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Improving Employee Well-being with Exposure to Trees and Nature

August 29, 2024

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 …
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Embrace the Outdoors: How Trees Can Enhance Your Health and Well-Being

June 4, 2024

Spending summertime outside is a great way to reduce stress, be active, and get a dose of vitamin D. However, as enjoyable as the …
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When School Days End, Our Love of Trees Continues

May 14, 2024

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!). …
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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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