A changing tableau at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
More factories are built. Is this sustainable?
See the February through April 2022 series here. 
Who are the trees?
- Over 60,000 different species of trees
- Two general categories: hardwoods (angiosperm) like oak, maple, and apple; and softwoods (gymnosperm) like pines, cycads, and Ginkgo.
- Some of the largest living things on earth.
Why do we want trees?
- Trees absorb carbon-dioxide and store carbon.
- Trees release oxygen which we need for our life.
- Trees are the natural habitat of many animals, birds and insects.
- Trees are a source of fruits and flowers.
- Trees provide cooling shade and hold water.
Fun Tree Facts
- Did you know that trees talk to each other and share food? Ted Talk video
- Some trees live over 4,000 years.
More stories about trees
Judy Dench video “My Passion for Trees“
Arbor Day Foundation – planting trees around the world
Animals that live among the trees