trees — All Articles — In Our Nature

I don’t have a favorite tree on campus, but I have sought to compile a list of ones that might end up being yours.

FeaturesNick BucciarelliDecember 16, 2022Tree Walk, trees, maple trees

To combat climate change, some countries are undertaking large-scale tree-planting projects. To what extent are these successful? How can we combat climate change? Bella Wilkes looks for answers.

All Other Stories, FeaturesBella WilkesOctober 8, 2019climate change, tree planting, trees

Pakistan is Planting its Way to A Greener Future

We’re only one week away from Arbor Day, a once-in-a-year opportunity to plant trees and celebrate the arrival of Spring for many of us. However, for many Pakistanis, tree planting is carried out year-round as part of an ambitious national campaign to plant 1 billion trees in 5 years and reduce the nation’s high vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Learn more in Ginny Ip’s article.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, Grass RoutesGinny IpApril 19, 2019pakistan, trees, reforestationComment

Becoming One

Life is often busy and has the tendency to pass by without us realizing it. Once in a while, it’s important to slow down, fully engage in the present moment, and become one with nature. What better way to do that than to read Emma’s debut poem “Becoming One?”

Creative WritingEmma BelangerJanuary 31, 2019nature, becoming one, poetry, poem, wilderness, treesComment

Diamonds

Most of the trees have lost their leaves, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still beautiful. This week, Emily Jahn describes the strength and beauty of bare trees.

Big Posts, All Other Stories, AtmosphereEmily JahnDecember 3, 2018atmosphere, poetry, diamonds, winter, treesComment

Definitions

Just in time for Chicago winter, this week’s Atmosphere edition describes snow in all its subtle, wondrous glory. Read more of Emily Jahn's “Definition”.