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Great News for Queens, NY!

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:56:01 +0000

Tree-lined streets are better for your health!

A few days ago, it was announced that Con Edison, the major supplier of electricity in NYC, will be giving $7.9 Million dollars to Queens area organizations to use for planting trees and greening the areas of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside.

Since the New York City area is on our list of locations to visit during our 2010 Plant A Wish tour, we are looking forward to meeting Queens residents who are taking the lead on this wonderful opportunity. Click the link below to read the whole article! And congrats to Queens!

Source: The Alliance for Community Trees

The Science is Saying: Access to Nature is Essential to Human Health

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:46:14 +0000

One of the biggest catalysts for us in doing our documentary and tour project is the emerging research suggesting that humans, like animals, have a natural habitat. We hope to connect with scientists who are doing this research along the way, and one of the superstar standouts is Frances Kuo at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is our “dream interview”. Frances is a professor of natural resources and environmental science and psychology, as well as the Director of the Landscape and Human Health Lab at the university.

Here’s a report, from the University of Illinois, on her remarkable findings:

An Oldie But Goodie: “The Secret Life of Plants” (Video)

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:33:05 +0000

An inspiring film from the 1970s about the magic of plants and trees.
Directed by Walon Green
Original Music by Stevie Wonder
Enjoy!