Written by Edgar; November 2020
Midterms are one of the most stressful times as a college student. During stressful times, going to the park and listening to the wind blow through trees is therapeutic for me. Losing myself in peaceful thoughts can help clear my mind, so that I can go back to daily life feeling more positive.
Can you guess the tree which these leaves belong to? Here is my guess.
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Written by Evelyn; October 9, 2020
Ever since I was little, I’ve had a love for learning. Cousins and friends would question me as I learned the multiplication tables on weekends and had extra books for fun. Although it may look different today, my love for learning is still relevant. In my current writing seminar, I have been learning about disability studies. It’s really interesting to delve deep into a topic I had no experience in and learn how my ide…
Written by Evelyn; October 1, 2020
Sometimes all one needs is some food for the soul. For me, spending time in nature solves that. Bike riding, hiking, or even sitting in my backyard on the trampoline as the sun sets. I am currently in a part of my life where a lot of things are changing. New doors are opening and I’m growing more curious about the world. The pandemic has caused a lot of last-minute…
Written by Antonia; August 26, 2020
For the last tree I would be filming in Austin, I decided to film the Ashe Juniper tree in my backyard. I’ve always loved Junipers, although I’m not entirely sure why, and it’s always been my favorite tree near my house. I’ve always watched it through my kitchen window while doing…
Written by Keith Babberney | Forester | Community Tree Preservation Division | City of Austin
Illustrations by Laura Jackson
1. Choose the Right Tree for the Right Place.
Plant a tree in a place where it has room to grow to maturity . Consider the distance it will be from other trees,…
Written by Edgar; September 2020
The beginning of my college days began in a new city during a pandemic. Everyone wore masks and followed COVID regulations. It felt welcoming and fresh. Trees align the streets of Boston University allowing me to appreciate all sorts of colors during fall. 2020 has been a rough year, however these colorful trees have given me energy to keep going through this weird year.
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Written by Evelyn; September 28, 2020
By now, I would have been in Philly — meeting other freshman, adjusting to a new city, new weather. Unfortunately, 2020 had different plans in mind. My college campus decided to close for the fall semester one week before I was meant to fly out. I was so looking forward to living with my best friend and starting a new chapter of my life. After missin…
In 2020, the City of Austin's Community Tree Preservation Division released the Community Tree Priority Map. This resource prioritization tool is for everyone to use including city programs, partners, policymakers, Urban Forest Grant applicants, arborists, and more. It provides access to relevant data comparable across Austin’s neighborhoods. For example, tree canopy data helps uncover disparities in historically under-canopied areas. This enables people to decide where activities like planting, tree care, and community outreach could occur around Aus…
Written by Antonia; August 20, 2020
Live Oak
As the date for my departure to Philadelphia grew closer, I decided to visit a place I hadn’t been to in a long time. In Austin, there’s a lovely park behind this popular grocery store in my area. As a child, I hosted and attended many birthday parties there, as well as play dates with friends. I spent countless hours running down the grassy hills, feeding ducks…
Written by Evelyn; October 23, 2020
Hello you. I heard you are interested in Leaf and Tree Identification! You are in the right place. ?
First, I want to share the resources I have used to identify my collection of leaves so you can later identify yours!