Ramps are one of the first green signs of spring that appear in shady areas of the woods. Their official name is Allium tricoccum. They usually grow in patches under trees. One article stated that they grow in higher elevations in Eastern North America, but I am at sea level, and there are plenty of ramps. […]
This tree is quite large and in a public area with surrounding structures. The crane allows us to cut the tree into large chunks and lower them gently to the ground right next to the wood chipper. Trees like to grow anywhere they can and don’t care what else is around. If we’re lucky, trees […]
I think we have all been a little surprised by the weather for the last 8 months. We haven’t gotten a break from the rain, which is frustrating, but what does that mean for our trees and their roots? Let’s take a closer look. Possibly!
Goblin Valley is a small state park located in south central Utah. It sits just outside of some of the most famous slot canyons in the country, and near the canyon where the movie 127 Hours took place. There are only 6 miles of designated hiking trails within the park, but plenty of things to […]
Looking for a great place to go hiking or backpacking? Located in northwestern Colorado, the Mount Zirkel Wilderness is a little known gem in the rockies with a beautiful network of trails. Established in 1980, this relatively new U.S. Wilderness area is named after Mount Zirkel, which reaches just over 12,000 feet. The Wilderness is […]
One thing is certain, no matter where you are in the woods, you’re never really alone. It may seem like there isn’t any animal life around, but if you look closely, you can always find some tracks, scat, or remnants of nuts etc. that were eaten. With beavers, when they are active, it’s pretty obvious. […]