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Time with Trees

June 26, 2020

Forest BathingSpend some time with trees this summer. Whether it’s in your backyard, a nearby park, or on a hike in the woods. Use all your sense to take in what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste (just the air, please) around you. Use all of your senses to absorb your tree surroundings even if it’s just a few trees. After you take some …

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The Forest Talk Tour

May 20, 2019

During April 2019 in honor of Earth Day, I gave Forest Talk book talks at several libraries in the Midwest. The audience ranged in age from 4 to 84. Forest Talk has something for everybody! “Melissa, it was such a joy having you at our library! Your book is wonderfully informative and interesting! The kids, as well as the adults, enjoyed your presentation very much. …

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