In the Global Tree Preservation newsletter

Photo from dedication of the Dorchester Co., Maryland forest

The Old-Growth Forest Network was mentioned in the Global Tree Preservation newsletter (link). These good folks from Georgia really care about old trees. Thanks to my sister Lynn for connecting us. I plan to visit GA in Nov or Dec. to look for ancient forests for the Network and recruit some County Coordinators. Any suggestions or volunteers?

Dorchester County, Maryland, Old-Growth Forest Network recognition celebration

You are welcome to join us as we gather for a celebration to dedicate Maryland's Dorchester County forest that was recently added to the Old-Growth Forest Network
Monday, June 25, 2012, at 4:30 pm


 LeCompte Wildlife Management Area

This 353 acre forest is not old-growth yet, but is does have a nice variety of tree species and some impressive specimens. Some that will make you stop in your tracks include, willow oak, loblolly pine, and swamp white oak. The forest also has nice sweet gum, black gum, red maple, beech, and holly. Wear your rubber knee boots if you’re going to walk the trail since this flat Eastern Shore forest is usually wet, and the trail seems to be the wettest part. Heading off the trail toward the northeast will put you in a drier area with larger trees. This forest is a refuge for the rare Delmarva fox squirrel.

Directions:
Closest address: 4343 Steele Neck Road, Vienna, MD 21869 (parking area is past this on the left, an unmarked circular area with a tree in the center). From Vienna (near firehouse) turn onto Elliott Island Rd (aka Market St). Go 1.1 mi to Steele Neck Rd. Stay on Steele Neck Rd for 2.9 mi until you see the parking area on the left.

I won the Rachel Carson Essay, Senior Prize!

I was thrilled to learn that I won the Rachel Carson Essay Competition held in Munich, Germany.

Joan (Photo by Alyssa Maloof)

Here is the link if you want to know more:

http://www.carsoncenter.uni-muenchen.de/news_events/rcc_news/essay_contest_winners/index.html

Talk at State Arboretum of Virginia on May 16th

Here is the program for the talks at the State Arboretum of Virginia. First stop on my VA mini-tour.
http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/blandy_web/all_blandy/2012publicprograms.pdf

Capturing the Wisdom of Environmental Elders

Guess I'm officially an elder now. I'm honored to be part of this film that's screening June 7th in Northern California. Wish I could attend, but I have jury duty!
http://sudoroom.org/ai1ec_event/capturing-the-wisdom-of-environmental-elders-a-screening-party/?instance_id=

Study shows creativity is boosted after time spent in nature

http://www.news.ku.edu/2012/april/23/outdoors.shtml Here is the link to the article.

Talk at Longwood Gardens

Info about Longwood Gardens talk

I am excited to be speaking at Longwood Gardens on Saturday the 28th as part of their Arbor Day celebration. I have been visiting Longwood since I was a young girl, should be a fun day.