Tree Health Checklist Trees

Tree Health Checklist

TREE HEALTH CHECKLIST How do you know if the trees around you are healthy? As the weather cools and leaves start to change, it can be a great time to monitor the health of the trees in your area and our Heartland Tree Alliance experts have made a helpful checklist.…
Bridgingthegap
September 8, 2026
What is an Arboretum, Really? Trees

What is an Arboretum, Really?

Maybe you’ve heard the word “arboretum” thrown around and wondered how they differ from a stand of trees in the forest. What makes an arboretum special is the connection between people, trees, and education. An arboretum can be defined as a “living museum of trees and woody plants, grown and…
Bridgingthegap
August 7, 2026
When Giants Fall TreesWildLands

When Giants Fall

When walking in the woods near my dad’s childhood home, my mind often wanders. This time of year, the leafless trees give way to a spiraling beauty that had, for months, been hidden in the tree tops. However, a particular site has been calling me and my imagination back since…
Bridgingthegap
February 3, 2026