Watch NowOutdoor Elements - August 6th, 2023
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Fallen Giants: Ash Trees in the Preserve
The Emerald Ash Borer took its toll on Ash trees in our region. What happens to all the wood? In an Indiana state-dedicated nature preserve, the answer is very specific.A Gnarly Red Maple
Look at the size and shape of this tree. There are so many places for little critters to hide. Join Evie as we learn a bit more about this Red Maple and possibly how it got it's shape.Tree Lawn Trees
Here's a great program!
The Community Canopy Tree Program gives South Bend residents the opportunity to have a free native Indiana tree planted in their tree lawn.Spicy, Colorful Spicebush
Spicebush is a very colorful bush with its leaves and berries. But how did it get it’s name? And what was this bush used for in the past? Watch as Evie shares some of the spicy details of the Spicebush.Exploring a Native Tree Trail
A stroll along the Native Tree Trail at Pinhook Park in South Bend provides an introduction to dozens of tree species indigenous to Indiana.
Pinhook Park, South Bend
https://sbvpa.org/treetrail/List of Native Trees in Indiana: https://sites.pfw.edu/native-trees/NativeTreeListByCommonName-Page1-Test.htm
Purdue Ft Wayne has a Native Trees of Indiana RiverWalk with 100 native trees: https://www.pfw.edu/microsites/native-trees/the-native-trees/index-of-trees
Steve SassChairSBVPA Ecological Advocacy Committee
Tree of Heaven
Evie shows us a Tree of Heaven, and explains how this invasive tree can be hard to control. What should you look for to identify Tree of Heaven? Evie will show you.Guests
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In This Segment
The Emerald Ash Borer took its toll on Ash trees in our region. What happens to all the wood? In an Indiana state-dedicated nature preserve, the answer is very specific.
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In This Segment
Look at the size and shape of this tree. There are so many places for little critters to hide. Join Evie as we learn a bit more about this Red Maple and possibly how it got it's shape.
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In This Segment
Spicebush is a very colorful bush with its leaves and berries. But how did it get it’s name? And what was this bush used for in the past? Watch as Evie shares some of the spicy details of the Spicebush.
Guests
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In This Segment
A stroll along the Native Tree Trail at Pinhook Park in South Bend provides an introduction to dozens of tree species indigenous to Indiana.
Pinhook Park, South Bend
https://sbvpa.org/treetrail/List of Native Trees in Indiana: https://sites.pfw.edu/native-trees/NativeTreeListByCommonName-Page1-Test.htm
Purdue Ft Wayne has a Native Trees of Indiana RiverWalk with 100 native trees: https://www.pfw.edu/microsites/native-trees/the-native-trees/index-of-trees
Guests
- Steve SassChairSBVPA Ecological Advocacy Committee
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- Steve SassChairSBVPA Ecological Advocacy Committee
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In This Segment
Evie shows us a Tree of Heaven, and explains how this invasive tree can be hard to control. What should you look for to identify Tree of Heaven? Evie will show you.
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