Boojum tree

It’s the calm of the morning, and I’m tired. The smooth and curving edges of the trail entertain my eyes as I hike towards my goal, the summit of Mt. Hyndman. It’s a kind trail, made of a cluster of aromas and a collage of colors. Sagebrush and young saplings add to the sensation of the vista. Sharp crackles occur beneath my feet as insects scamper around, frantically searching for minute fissures to conceal themselves in. Vibrant birds chirp cheerful melodies, and a stream trickles by whistling…

small as a grain of rice killing a tree and moving on to another? Well I have and it is called THE PINE BEETLE! In order to help the Pine Beetle problem we need to know how the pine beetle destroys trees, how that affects the environment, and what can be done about it. The pine beetle is an insect that is 5 millimeters long. It takes thousands of pine beetles to kill a healthy tree. It only takes 32 pine beetles to kill an unhealthy tree. While inside the tree they make clicking sounds…

Spring Time Lewis Grizzard one said, “Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” As winter ends and Spring begins, the wildlife comes out to greet us once more, the weather becomes a pleasure to be in, and fun outside activities begin again. Spring is the most beautiful season of them all; and, I wish it could stay all year. Yawning and hungry from months of hibernation, stinky bears rush to the lake to rinse off the winter days and catch a bite to eat. They…

I got distracted by looking above me at the the canopy the tree branches created. My eyes followed the patterns the sunlight was creating as it broke through the leaves and cascaded onto the uneven forest floor. The patterns almost seemed like they were dancing due to the gentle breeze that surrounded…

beautiful tune. A graceful cock remind us that the day has just started with his song and a flock of pigeon flies swiftly across the open pasture, flowing beside the gentle breeze, back to its watchfully composed nest on the branch of a tree. This wise, ancient ceiba tree proudly watches over the fields, casting shadows over the flowers that would sag if exposed to the sun. Smaller, more delicate trees frame the field. Having sat dormant all night, fresh…

I chose my states location based off a place I think has a lot of natural beauty and also a lot of history. I broke down the questions given to me and also added in some of my own, I answered them all individually to try and illustrate the full functionality of my conceptual state and its capitol. To give a general idea of where my state is located, it is on the west coast and is the northern part of California and also includes the southern portion of Oregon. I have included a map with the…

***“Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden.”*** In the story Eleven by Sandra Cisneros Rachel struggles to see things aren’t always the way they seem to be. Like when is your birthday and you're teacher is mean. Rachel struggles to see thing aren't always the way they seem to be because it was her birthday. Like when Sylvia said that ugly sweater belongs to Rachal’s. Also when mrs.Price belived…

Different amounts of sun and moisture due to microclimate would seem to support different types of vegetation in biomes like forests (Molles, 2016). The composition of the forest would allow the direct observation of the influence of microclimate on tree distribution. Comparing the distribution of large and small trees can give an indication of what the composition of the forest may look like in the future. Site Description: The forest composition lab was carried out in Newton Hills State Park.…

The book Have You Seen Trees? described different types of trees there are during each season, it reminded me of a time when I went to El Salvador during the summer with parents. El Salvador is my parent’s birthplace. The first time I went, the trees were really green, flowers were blossomed and the fruits were ready to be eaten. I was really fascinated by how tropical the country is with the different type of trees. In the beginning year in El Salvador, the first fruit to bloom is…

Sharp pain pierces my vision leaving me stunned for the first few moments of consciousness. The smell of something sweet and welcoming then fills my senses. I set up slowly, force my eyes open, and glimpse the most vibrant array of forest colors. The numbness in my arms and legs drains as I gape up at the pale purple sky and orange tinted clouds. My eyes drift around my surroundings and take in the new environment. I realize that I don’t know this place. I’ve never seen this forest before! Panic…