Deep within the verdant expanse of Oregon, a unique sight emerges each autumn – a colossal smiley face carved into the landscape, its formation as unexpected as it is captivating. The mastermind behind this arboreal masterpiece is landowner David Hampton, who transformed a Douglas fir forest into a haven of joy using larch pines. Hampton's inspiration for this ambitious … [Read more...] about A Smiley Face in the Forest: A Peculiar Tree Planting Project
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The Hungry Tree: A Tree with a Taste for Iron
In the heart of Dublin, Ireland, there is a tree with a unique appetite. Known as the Hungry Tree, this 150-year-old London plane tree has slowly been consuming a nearby cast iron bench. The tree is believed to have been planted in the grounds of the King's Inns, Ireland's oldest law school, in the mid-19th century. The bench was likely added sometime later. Over the … [Read more...] about The Hungry Tree: A Tree with a Taste for Iron
Running Tree on Waihee Beach Park
A photo of a tree on Waihee Beach Park in Maui, Hawaii, has gone viral for its uncanny resemblance to a running human. The photo, taken by Fred Tree Man Breglia, shows the tree's exposed roots, which have been sculpted by coastal erosion to look like legs. The tree's trunk and branches form a torso and head, and the overall effect is that of a person running towards the … [Read more...] about Running Tree on Waihee Beach Park
Someone used the fungus growing on the tree to create artwork and the results are magical
The photo of a tree stump with mushrooms growing on it and a painting of a ballerina leaning against it is a striking image that juxtaposes the natural world with the world of human creativity. The tree stump is a symbol of nature's strength and resilience. It has stood the test of time, weathered storms, and provided a home for countless plants and animals. The mushrooms … [Read more...] about Someone used the fungus growing on the tree to create artwork and the results are magical
Scared baby squirrel refuses to leave as her tree is chopped down — rescue takes her in
Squirrels are such a common sight in so many of our neighborhoods, parks and backyards that we barely give them much thought, but it’s important to remember that we still share our environment with them and the things we do affect their lives. When a tree was being cut down last month, a baby squirrel was terrified of losing her home and refused to leave — until a rescue … [Read more...] about Scared baby squirrel refuses to leave as her tree is chopped down — rescue takes her in