Month: November 2012

You probably learned how to tell a tree’s age back in sixth grade (maybe even earlier). Every year a tree is alive, a new ring develops in its trunk. But these rings reveal more than just how many years old a tree is. Tree rings hold information about climate conditions specific to each year. Dendrochronologists (people … Continued

Trees are a source of energy for both humans and animals. If it weren’t for trees, we wouldn’t have fruit, nuts, or maple syrup. And we’d have some pretty skinny squirrels. But trees do more than just fuel our bodies. As you probably learned back in elementary school, our beautiful planet gives us both renewable … Continued