At Weaselskin Retreat Center near Durango, CO, find a retreat center and a place once occupied by ancient tribes as a place of peace. https://www.margaretcheasebro.com/blog/posts/47982

Apple tree varieties have declined in America. Author Priyanka Kumar documents that in her book, The Light Between Apple Trees. One reason for the decline is the movie, "The Wizard of Oz," in which characters ate ruby red apples. Lots of red delicious apple trees were planted after that. https://www.margaretcheasebro.com/blog/posts/47904

An advertising campaign to promote a lifestyle that embraces caring about the natural world has resulted in a short film called The Talking Tree." https://www.margaretcheasebro.com/blog/posts47858

The Tree Study Group in the Durango, Colorado area offers classes and field trips to master gardeners and anyone interested in trees. https://www.margaretcheasebro.com/blog/posts/47793

Proboscis monkeys, with their long noses, are endangered partly due to the destruction of their waterfront forests in Borneo. Native trees are helping them to recover. https://www.margaretcheasebro.com/blog/posts/47705

Giving yourself time to be among trees is a great way to take a mini-vacation from the things that overwhelmed you or made you sad. https://www.ifiwereatreewhatwouldibe.com/2026/03/30/give-yourself-some-tree-time

Rising temperatures due to climate change made it harder for tropical forests in Australia to absorb carbon dioxide. https://www.margaretcheasebro.com/blog/posts/47564

Scientific studies have shown that microbes in the bark of some trees feast on hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide, helping to keep our planet healthier. https://www.margaretcheasebro.com/blog/posts/47500

How do you save a juniper tree attacked by beetles? I'm following the recommendations of a plant nursery in an effort to save my tree. https://www.margaretcheasebro.com/blog/posts/47444

In early February there are weeds growing in my yard. The ground never froze. What happened to winter? https://www.ifiwereatreewhatwouldibe.com/2026/02/04/weeds-in-the-middle-of-winter/