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A Natural Return: Green Burial with Willow Casket Weaver Mary Lauren Fraser

What does it mean to return to the earth? In this episode, Jonathan speaks with willow weaver Mary Lauren Fraser about her work crafting biodegradable caskets designed t

A Love Letter to a Tree: Inside the Immersive Art Experience Arborlogues

In this season of Valentine's Day, we often focus on romantic love — but what if intimacy could extend beyond human-to-human relationships? In this episode of Tree Speec

Finding Wonder & Light in the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice is a threshold — the longest night of the year, holding both stillness and promise. In this special 50th episode of Tree Speech, we linger in that in-

Rediscovering Nature's Superfoods: The Transformative Power of Acorns & Woodland Wisdom with Elspeth Hay

In this episode, our guest Elspeth Hay, author of Feed Us with Trees, creator of The Local Food Report, and passionate proponent of place-based living, takes us on a fasc

The Trees Remember: Tales from the Haunted Grove

What if trees could whisper secrets of the past? Join us as we venture into the eerie realm of haunted trees and ghostly tales in our special episode of spooky trees. As

The Quiet Wild of the Autumnal Equinox featuring poetry by Alix Klingenberg

Join us as we embrace the magic of the autumnal equinox, celebrating September's unique duality through the power of poetry and rituals. Drawing inspiration from the evoc

Embracing Tree Time: Stillness, Transformation, and the Nature of Becoming with Sumana Roy

What if transforming into a tree was not a punishment but a conscious, enriching choice? Join us as we explore this intriguing concept with our guest, Sumana Roy, author

Climbing Beyond Fear: Marguerite Holloway's Journey Through Trees & Transformation

Join us on a captivating journey into the world of trees and the profound connection we share with them, as we welcome Marguerite Holloway, author of "Take to the Trees,"

Tree Stories of "The Big Apple", Featuring Mayank Mardia of Mulch

In this episode, we trace the deep roots of New York City’s natural and cultural history—from the legendary 1626 exchange between the Lenape people and Dutch settlers to

Discovering Humor and Heritage Among the Trees with Tobin Mitnick

Actor, naturalist, and tree enthusiast Tobin Mitnick (@jewslovetrees) joins us this week for a delightfully rooted conversation about what it means to really see a tree.

Seeds of Change: Exploring the life of Lizzie McDuffie with Shara Moon, author of "Let Us March On"

Join us on Tree Speech as we uncover the remarkable legacy of Lizzie McDuffie — a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in American history. In this episode, we're joined

Redwood on Broadway: The Intersection of Theater, Nature, and Storytelling with Scenic Designer Jason Ardizzone-West

Join us on a captivating journey to Broadway as we explore the enchanting world of "⁠Redwood⁠", a new musical that intertwines theater with the timeless majesty of redwoo

Healing Through Nature & Heritage with "Get Rooted" Author Robyn Moreno

What if you could rediscover your roots and connect with the wisdom of your ancestors to find peace amidst the chaos of modern life? Emmy-nominated TV host, author, and s

Loving Trees: Heartfelt Connections with Nature and Spirituality

In honor of Valentine's Day, this episode is full of love! We are excited to celebrate the holiday by examining the 5 Love Languages and how they apply to trees. Dori Rob

Winter Trees: Unraveling the Magic of Winter Celebrations

Happy New Year! We are starting the year fresh with a wintry labyrinth walk to commemorate this season of light. Along the way, we will examine the history and traditions

Giving Trees featuring "The Giving Tree Continued" by Jamie Roach

It’s Giving Tree Week! Listen to our highly-anticipated episode focused on the nostalgic and controversial Shel Silverstein book, THE GIVING TREE, which has been question

Reimagining Sacred Connections: Nature, Spirituality, and Human Consciousness with John Philip Newell

Today’s guest, John Philip Newell, is an internationally acclaimed teacher, speaker, and author of several books, including Sacred Earth Sacred Soul, and his latest book

Spooky Trees: The Haunting Continues

Gather round the campfire for a very special, supernatural episode. We have spooky, mysterious tree tales from around the world to get you into the halloween spirit! List

Walking with Pride: Exploring Queer Ecology and Environmental Connection with Jonathon Stalls

This June, to celebrate Pride, we are excited to discuss the queerness of trees and nature, and how queer ecology contains the solutions to reversing climate change and l

Racist Trees: Unveiling Hidden Histories and Environmental Racism with filmmakers Sara Newens and Mina T. Son

Welcome back, Tree Speechers! We’re thrilled to begin Season 5 with a new conversation in a clearing, as we continue to find new understandings to the tangled relationshi