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Some Feedback
After a Day of Tree Camp
RIverdave,
My wife and I had a great time. We walked around our
neighborhood the past two evenings trying out our new "skill." Looking
forward to the fall sessions of your camp. Michael
Dear Riverdave,
Your Tree Camp program for my freshman class was perfect. I was hoping they would hear more than just the botanical facts. You gave them a lot more to think about. I especially liked the "cosmic" tree discussion. We had talked already in class about how cultures bonded with nature in various ways and how we now ignore this ancient reality. Hope we can do this again. Professor Schauman, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University
Riverdave,
Eating lunch outside today, under my favorite oak in the parking lot, with leaves falling on me, I felt more connected and aware of the trees' presence than normally. Although the six hours of tree camp exhausted me, I realized at lunch that the long hike was a kind of immersion education, where one's familiarity with the topic is deeply reinforced. Thanks, Didi
Hi Dave,
I wanted to say thanks again for the Tree Camp experience. I thought I'd never remember all that you taught us, but I went past my neighbor's house and they asked me all about it. I amazed myself in naming tree after tree! My neighbor is 81 and has lived on the Piedmont all her life, and I think I now can teach her a lot about trees! As I look back on the day, I especially appreciate the afternoon when you made us put all our just-learned knowledge to work. Excellent day - thanks so much. Shel
Hello, River/Arbor Dave!
Thanks so much for a great day! I learned so much and it was so fun! I found myself identifying the trees along my long running route today...which I hadn't done before. Please keep me informed of any other special activities. Katrina
Dave,
Thank you so much for the Tree Camp yesterday. My knowledge and confidence is growing with every camp. So glad to have your instruction. What a great program you've created. Sincere thanks. Mary
Hello RIverdave,
I had a wonderful time yesterday! I learned more about trees in 6 hours yesterday than the previous 43 years of my life! I find that the more that I know about the nature around me, the more I enjoy it. There is so much to know that it can be overwhelming, but your tree camp and mentoring approach really provide an intimate access to nature that is hard to come by these days. It was a pleasure indeed! Steve
Riverdave,
Thanks so much! I have learned a lot and figured out most of the trees in my yard. Hope to come again in the fall! Carter
Photo by Riverdave: Cottonwood Tree on Ellerbe Creek Greenway in Durham, NC
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