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On Earth Day, Laura Adrian – Nature Retreat Facilitator, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Writer, presented, “Lessons from Trees” for the MAIS and GHES 5th and 6th graders.

The presentation began with extraordinary facts about trees. Photos flashed on the screen of the tallest tree, oldest tree, those that grow in water, one tree whose roots populated a grove of trees and facts such as on average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four and more.

Laura then shared what we can learn from trees. 

1) Help each other out—wood wide web and how trees share nutrients and communicate

2) Change happens—how trees change through the seasons

3) Things aren’t always as they seem—an aspen grove is technically 1 giant organism

4) Be strong yet flexible—the strength of trees

5) Give AND Receive—how trees receive sunlight, water, and CO2 and give humans (along with other creatures, oxygen, fruit, seeds, homes)

6) Life is in motion—how sap moves up and down trees 

7) Embrace your uniqueness—odd and incredible trees 

The speaker was sponsored by BeKind members and H.E.L.P. (Helping Everyone Live in Peace) Council.

On the MAS Day of Caring, MAIS and GHES 5th graders will be planting burr oak seedlings on their school grounds through a partnership with the schools, Pope County Soil & Water Conservation District and BeKind.

Understanding and respecting how trees communicate with each other gives us even more reasons to appreciate their role in our own health and well-being.                                                                                             Jon Cleal

 

On Earth Day, Laura Adrian – Nature Retreat Facilitator, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Writer, presented, “Lessons from Trees” for the MAIS & GHES 5th & 6th graders.

The presentation began with extraordinary facts about trees. Photos flashed on the screen of the tallest tree, oldest tree, those that grow in water, one tree whose roots populated a grove of trees and facts such as on average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four and more.

Laura then shared what we can learn from trees. 

1) Help each other out—wood wide web and how trees share nutrients and communicate

2) Change happens—how trees change through the seasons

3) Things aren’t always as they seem—an aspen grove is technically 1 giant organism

4) Be strong yet flexible—the strength of trees

5) Give AND Receive—how trees receive sunlight, water, and CO2 and give humans (along with other creatures, oxygen, fruit, seeds, homes)

6) Life is in motion—how sap moves up and down trees 

7) Embrace your uniqueness—odd and incredible trees 

The speaker was sponsored by BeKind members and H.E.L.P. (Helping Everyone Live in Peace) Council.

On the MAS Day of Caring, MAIS & GHES 5th graders will be planting burr oak seedlings on their school grounds through a partnership with the schools, Pope County Soil & Water Conservation District and BeKind.

Understanding and respecting how trees communicate with each other gives us even more reasons to appreciate their role in our own health and well-being.