Treemissions

Did you know that trees are the ultimate multitaskers? Not only do they produce oxygen, provide shade, and create habitats for wildlife, but they also have a hidden talent: they can absorb and store carbon dioxide, helping to combat climate change. Talk about a tree-mendous job!…

Did you know that the United States is home to the world's oldest trees? Bristlecone pines, found in California, Nevada, and Utah, can live for over 4,000 years! That's older than the Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge! So, if trees could talk, they'd have some pretty amazing…

Did you know that some trees have a secret life of crime? The strangler fig, for example, starts its life as a tiny seed deposited by a bird in the branches of another tree. As it grows, it sends roots down to the ground, eventually wrapping around and strangling the host tree.…

Did you know that trees can actually "eat" pollution? Some trees, like the silver birch and the common oak, are particularly good at absorbing pollutants like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide from the air. They do this through their leaves, which act like filters, trapping the…

Did you know that the ocean absorbs about 30% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere? It's like Mother Nature's own carbon sink! But here's the catch: as the ocean absorbs more CO2, it becomes more acidic, which can harm marine life. So, while the ocean is helping to…

“Together we can preserve the forest, securing this immense treasure for the future of all these our children.” — Chico Mendes

Did you know that dragonflies are nature's little ninja warriors? These amazing insects have been clocked at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, making them one of the fastest flying insects on Earth. But speed isn't their only superpower. Dragonflies have incredible agility and…

“There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection.” — Ralph Smart

Did you know that this year scientists discovered that the secret to reversing climate change lies in the bark of trees? It turns out that microbes living in tree bark are like tiny superheroes, absorbing methane from the air and making trees about 10 percent better for the…

Did you know that planting a single tree can provide a day's supply of oxygen for up to four people? That's right, trees are the unsung heroes of our planet, quietly producing the very air we breathe. And if you're thinking, "But I don't have the time or space to plant a tree,"…

"What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives?" — E.M. Forster

Did you know that the combined weight of ants on the planet is higher than all human beings? It's a mind-boggling fact that shows just how tiny and mighty these little critters are!

Trees are like nature's time capsules. They can live for thousands of years, and their growth rings can tell us a lot about the history of the planet. It's like having a living, breathing history book right in your backyard!

"Nature is not a place to visit, it is home." — Gary Snyder

The Great Barrier Reef, visible from space, is not just the largest coral reef system but also supports over 1,500 species of fish and 400 types of coral! 🐠🌊 #NatureMarvels #GreatBarrierReef

"In a forest of a hundred thousand trees, no two leaves are alike. And no two journeys along the same path are alike." — Paolo Coelho

Did you know that there are more species of weevils, a type of beetle, than there are species of vertebrates in the world? It's like nature decided to play a game of "who can have more species" and the weevils were like, "Hold my drink."

"Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year." ― Chad Sugg

"I feel a great regard for trees; they represent age and beauty and the miracles of life and growth." ― Louise Dickinson Rich

Did you know that Madagascar is home to over 100 species of lemurs? These adorable primates are found nowhere else on Earth! It's like the island of Madagascar decided to host a lemur-only party and didn't invite the rest of the world. Talk about exclusive!