Happy Arbor Day!

Happy Arbor Day! I feel so grateful to be surrounded by trees with whom I am in love! The greatest of my loves are the oaks and the sycamores, but there is a beech that is also catching my attention these days.

My husband Patrick is busy fostering trees that will feed us – namely hazelnut, apple, pear, and most recently a lemon tree! 

Our cherry tree has blossoms, and the ground is littered with maple buds – amassing in little red clusters. The yews have worn areas on their resilient branches, where bucks have rubbed the fuzz off their new antlers. It’s a good season to be a tree and to appreciate all that they do for us! 

Last year, I wrote my love letter to the Great Oak in the form of an activity book complete with activities for every season. I think it’s lovely to connect with these amazing plants, many who have been growing and bearing witness to life for generations. 

Take some time to give some thanks to a tree near you – maybe even a hug!

PS Learn more about Great Oak here: https://springbird.land/product/great-oak-nature-activity-book/