Written by summer intern Maria Kraynek, Photo by Jessica Johnsrud Growing up, I was always fascinated by trees. Their strong yet overlooked presence in our world continues to amaze me […]
Ripples 3/27/25
Ripples by Max Kornetzke, land manager The canopies of American Elms (Ulmus americana) once draped their graceful branches over many of America’s urban streets and boulevards. As I drive between […]
Ripples 10/31/24
By Sue Crowley, executive director Happy Halloween Ripples Readers! This year’s Halloween is turning out to be wet and overcast with plenty of winds blowing the leaves through open areas, […]
Ripples 8/1/24
By Anna Kovach, summer intern When one hears mention of a willow tree, they probably picture the drooping, elegant branches of a weeping willow (Salix babylonica) swaying in a summer […]