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At 11:15pm on November 26, 2008, Edward Frank said…
Boldy, this was some of the nicest fall foliage this year that I ca nremember. A few photos are in my photo gallery. This fall the killing frost was ater so the trees turned color as a result of diurnal changes rather than having their color cut short by frost. Some of the ENTS members sent me photos for posting on the web. http://www.nativetreesociety.org/photography/fall_foliage_2008.htm

How about foliage your way, wherever that is?
At 9:15am on August 24, 2008, ramsiel said…

HELLO IN FOREST.
At 9:59pm on August 16, 2008, Carolyn said…
Mummer's Dance is one of my favorite pieces of music.
At 9:12pm on August 7, 2008, Edward Frank said…

Hello Everyone, I want to encourage everyone here to start and participate in the discussions listed on the forums page, the groups, and to invite others who might be interested in the trees and forests to join this group. Thank you.
Edward Frank
At 2:22pm on August 2, 2008, Edward Frank said…

poison sumac is something completely different. In fact Staghorn Sumac has a fruit that can be made into a lemonade-like drink:
Staghorn sumac lemonade recipe
by JJ Murphy
From WriterByNature.com

Beat the heat with this Staghorn Sumac lemonade recipe!

This refreshing beverage is also known as Indian lemonade. I've seen this lemonade sold in farmers markets if it's not growing near your home.

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus hirta) berries grow in velvety RED clusters on shrubby trees 20-25 feet tall. More on identification here.

Ingredients for this lemonade recipe:

• 1 quart sumac berries*
• 1 gallon water
• Optional: maple syrup, cinnamon, cloves
• Cheesecloth or drip coffee filter

Procedure:

• Rinse seedhead and drain on a towel
• Fill a container with cold water
• Put sumac seeds and spices in water
• Set aside at room temperature or in the sun for 1-2 hours
• Remove berries and strain liquid through cheesecloth or coffee filters

*For a Single serving lemonade recipe:

• 2 quarts water
• 1 cup sumac berries
• Flavors of your choice
• Cheesecloth or drip coffee filter
• Use procedure above

Enjoy your staghorn sumac lemonade! Feel free to pass this lemonade recipe on to others...
At 6:08pm on July 28, 2008, Edward Frank said…

Hello everyone,

The number of people belonging to Primal Forests - Ancient Trees has risen to 26. Much like a minimal breeding population for animals, there is a minimum number of people needed to sustain a viable internet community. I don't know what that minmum number might be. I have already ask most of the people who I feel might be interested to join this community. I invited people from the Spiritrescue community, from the Native Spirits community, from the Eastern Native Tree Society, many of my freinds, and peope who posted tree related videos on Youtube. I am hoping more people from those I contacted choose to join. I will continue to invite people who I feel would be interested in trees and forests and who can contribute to this community. Now I would like to encourage each of you to invite people to join the group. Keep the group growing and bring more people with their individual talents and perspectives into the fold.

Ed Frank
At 2:30pm on July 26, 2008, Edward Frank said…
Hello,
I see you are from Luzern County. I am curious if you are familiar with Staghorn Sumac? Looking on the PA Big Tree List, the state champion tree, in terms of size is reported to be from Plymouth. I have my doubts. The reported size suggests it might be Alinathus, or "tree of heaven" instead. Also it was nominated to the list in 1988, and it is uncommon for staghorn sumac to live that long. I am wondering if the tree is still alive, or if it is even really staghorn sumac. If you are nearby maybe you could check it out? We are pretty sure the national champion according to American Forests really isn't staghorn sumac either. Here are the raw numbers and a couple of links:

National Champ
Staghorn Sumac,Rhus typhina, 1985, girth 50, height 57, spread 41, AF Points 117, Tallapoosa, AL, Ted Kretschmann.

Pennsylvania Champ
Staghorn Sumac, Rhus typhina, 1988, girth 34, height 43, spread 27, AF points 84, Address- Flat Road, Plymouth, Luzerne, Rick Koval

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailanthus_altissima

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhus_typhina

Ed Frank
At 6:18pm on July 25, 2008, Edward Frank said…


I wanted to share this poem published to the ENTS site several years ago.

Edward Frank
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walk amongst the wooded glen by jarred trout

Walk amongst the wooded glen
And stop for time
Time to replace
To erase the chase
Of due dates past
Remember your forgotten child times and friends who are spirits now

Lend yourself into
harmony, alignment, and rebirth
There is space and there is time
Wash away the pollution of the day, the week, and those moments
When you are not, gifted.

Step mindfully in focused breath
Past the ancient ones who tell their tales, forsaking all weather and wind
They stand for us and they stand to say;

You are my children, each and everyone
I know not of your sins and your daily poisons
I only know the love of ages, deep in my heartwood, that I carry
For all my children that walk the wooded glen

Tell my tales in metered ways
Bring your family and friends and wash away
Those realities constructed
Of the arsenic society who writes the tragic play

Spend time with me my children
Rest your fears, listening to my whistling crowns
Take with you when you leave
New eyes to see, new hands to hold, a clearer vision, and my sprit to breathe

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Boldylocks
What is your interest in forests and trees?
Trees are my kindred spirits!
About yourself?
I'm a Reiki Practitioner Christian gal who loves angels, fairies, elves, gnomes, sylphs, griffens, unicorns, Dryads of the forests, all animals, insects and plants of every kind. I love OLD forests the most, but every small tree is also my friend.

As a Christian, God is showing me that man is not superior to the animals, but actually brothers and sisters to them. I look at trees as part of my family as well.
Favorite quote?
"It is better to love than to be right... Mother Teresa"
Location: State or Country
Northeastern Pa.
Birth Year (optional)
1963


"When in the springtime of the year
When the trees are crowned with leaves
When the ash and oak, and the birch and yew
Are dressed in ribbons fair

When owls call the breathless moon
In the blue veil of the night
The shadows of the trees appear
Amidst the lantern light...."

~ The Mummer's Dance, by Loreena McKennitt


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My Experiences with the Faerie and Elven Ones

I've never believed faeries existed before.. really believed. I sort of believed, because I trusted everything had a sort of Guardian Angel, but I never saw one and was brought up that they were just fantasy ..like Tinkerbell.

Then I met some Native American women on the Ning forums... each had thier own individual encounters and experiences with these Beings and both women were not flakes.
I've been searching a closer connection with God in my life for years now.., even though my broken human… Continue

Posted on March 22, 2009 at 3:15pm — 2 Comments

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The Fir Tree- A Han's Anderson Fairy Tale


The Fir Tree
[1845]

Return to Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales

FAR down in the forest, where the warm sun and the fresh air made a sweet resting-place, grew a pretty little fir-tree; and yet it was not happy, it wished so much to be tall like its companions— the pines and firs which… Continue

Posted on December 27, 2008 at 7:30pm —

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Trees in the Bible: What it means to be a Gardener with Compassion


Luke 13: 6-9

"He spoke also this parable; "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came and sought fruit on it, and found none. Then he said unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find n… Continue

Posted on December 20, 2008 at 7:54pm —

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Samhein: Fall and Winter Rest

My father told my little nephew that Fall means DEATH. He said it in such a way that it sounded negative, and my nephew looked sad. Being the Boldy that I am, I HAD to speak up about that! "Don't listen to your grandfather, Peter", I said. "He's touched in the head right now".
Fall means REST. The trees are going to sleep to rejuvinate for next Spring's growth. Their leaves will fertilize the ground like how vitamins nourish us. My nephew actually listened, and I knew he understood, while my fat… Continue

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The Best Things in Life Are Free!




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