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Conversations with trees

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THE TREE

The strange thing is how the tree loves me back.Rooted–obviously–in one place yetthose tendrils connect–subterraneously–to me.Bark thick, corrugated, elephant skinyet penetrable:  witness the tender spotwhere inner wood lies exposed.An animal?  A storm?  A spirit?Or an example of how an old warriorcan be wounded and survive. I touch your wound and begin to heal.I wrap my [...]

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Contributed by Joanna Zdzienicka

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Photo by Pamela Paulsrud

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Contributed by Diane Jerry Gold, Mundeline, IL

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This is my tribute to a beautiful Siberian Elm, who held me from nothingness simply by her presence. Storms have taken limbs and there is little left of her once magnificent shape. But she forever reminds me of the power of all living beings to calm and connect us to one another. This is simply [...]

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Contributed by Jeri Hobart, Iowa City, Iowa

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With this project I’ve heard thousands of tree stories—most likely told for the first and perhaps only time.  I’ve heard touching stories of trees being planted in memory of a loved one, of how a tree saved a life by stopping a car out of control from plunging into a lake, and of course I’ve [...]

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Photo by Pamela Paulsrud

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Photo by Pamela Paulsrud

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Photo by Pamela Paulsrud

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©Chicago Botanic Garden 2012

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Photos by Pamela Paulsrud

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Photos by Pamela Paulsrud

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Many thanks to Dawn Bennett for inviting the CBG (Chicago Botanic Garden) staff to stroll through Treewhispers on Valentine’s Day. It was so nice to meet those who stopped by and intriguing as always, to hear their tree stories!  In addition to the sweets Dawn provided, handmade paper rounds were shared courtesy of the Girl [...]

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I can’t believe it’s been a month since Treewhispers was installed at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Remembering leaving after a day’s work and being greeted by the full moon and the glowing trees. Enjoy! Photos by Pamela Paulsrud

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