Tree Dreams.
I love the idea of it. But what does it mean?
Photo by Steve Swayne via Wikimedia Commons
When I saw the site called Tree-Dreams.org, I had to know—what is it?
Well, it turns out to be a lovely project launched by author (and avid tree hugger) Kristin Kaye. Inspired by our silently branching neighbors, Kristin wants to encourage the scattering of “tree dreams” around the globe.
“I get this rush of wisdom,” she says of her time with trees, “and want to lie down like a lazy cat and hear their stories.”
When she isn’t listening, Kristin is beckoning others to share stories and ideas with the world by way of Tree Tags.
“A stealthy and merry band of Tree Taggers is already at work spreading the ideas that sustain us all, like love, kindness, generosity, giving, and interconnectedness … anyone can be a Tree Tagger.”
How?
Tree-Dreams.org has created Tree Dreams kits to make it easy. Simply pick a dream from the included book, Tree Dreams: A Field Guide (or come up with one of your own), and write it on one of the kit’s hand-printed tree tags. Of course, you can also make your own tags.
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“Tree Dreams are comprised of quotes by wise people about the significance and value our relationship with the natural world as well as facts about trees and the magic they make,” explains Kristin. “We were very careful to use zero-impact materials and ask that you do the same.”
Tie your tag to a tree branch, preferably in a place where passersby can read it. Then, snap a photo and upload it to the Tree-Dreams.org site.
Photo courtesy of Tree-Dreams.org; http://instagram.com/p/bkGEfDvlo_/#
Photo courtesy of Tree-Dreams.org; http://instagram.com/p/ZbVMxLPlmM/#
“This website is an ever-growing record of the inspiration that is spreading and a map of inspiration’s reach,” says Kristin. “Thank you for spreading Tree Dreams around the globe!”
And while you’re spreading Tree Dreams, why not spread a few trees as well?
The Arbor Day Foundation will send you 10 FREE TREES that are suited to your region in exchange for your membership (which only costs $10).
Photo by Kai Schreiber via Wikimedia Commons
How dreamy is that?
This idea is so perfect for helping everyone deepen their awareness and appreciation of various species of trees. It would also be the perfect school project with children of all ages. Imagine a classroom getting a membership and then having fun planting 10 trees on the school campus to make it greener and more beautiful! I love this!