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Outdoor Elements - August 6th, 2023

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Episode #1901 - August 6th, 2023
Fallen Giants, A Gnarly Red Maple, Tree Lawn Trees, Spicy, Colorful Spicebush
Original Airdate: August 06, 2023

In This Episode

  • August 6th, 2023 Photo
    August 6th, 2023
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    August 6th, 2023 Photo

    In This Segment

    Fallen Giants: Ash Trees in the Preserve
    The Emerald Ash Borer took its toll on Ash trees in our region. What happens to all the wood? In an Indiana state-dedicated nature preserve, the answer is very specific.

    A Gnarly Red Maple
    Look at the size and shape of this tree. There are so many places for little critters to hide. Join Evie as we learn a bit more about this Red Maple and possibly how it got it's shape.

    Tree Lawn Trees
    Here's a great program!
    The Community Canopy Tree Program gives South Bend residents the opportunity to have a free native Indiana tree planted in their tree lawn.

    Spicy, Colorful Spicebush
    Spicebush is a very colorful bush with its leaves and berries. But how did it get it’s name? And what was this bush used for in the past? Watch as Evie shares some of the spicy details of the Spicebush.

    Exploring a Native Tree Trail

    A stroll along the Native Tree Trail at Pinhook Park in South Bend provides an introduction to dozens of tree species indigenous to Indiana.

    Pinhook Park, South Bend
    https://sbvpa.org/treetrail/

    List of Native Trees in Indiana: https://sites.pfw.edu/native-trees/NativeTreeListByCommonName-Page1-Test.htm

    Purdue Ft Wayne has a Native Trees of Indiana RiverWalk with 100 native trees: https://www.pfw.edu/microsites/native-trees/the-native-trees/index-of-trees

    Steve SassChairSBVPA Ecological Advocacy Committee


    Tree of Heaven
    Evie shows us a Tree of Heaven, and explains how this invasive tree can be hard to control. What should you look for to identify Tree of Heaven? Evie will show you.

    Guests

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  • August 6th, 2023 Photo
    Fallen Giants: Ash Trees in the Preserve
    More Information
    August 6th, 2023 Photo

    In This Segment

    The Emerald Ash Borer took its toll on Ash trees in our region. What happens to all the wood? In an Indiana state-dedicated nature preserve, the answer is very specific.

    Guests

    No guest information was found.

    Share

  • August 6th, 2023 Photo
    A Gnarly Red Maple
    More Information
    August 6th, 2023 Photo

    In This Segment

    Look at the size and shape of this tree. There are so many places for little critters to hide. Join Evie as we learn a bit more about this Red Maple and possibly how it got it's shape.

    Guests

    No guest information was found.

    Share

  • August 6th, 2023 Photo
    Spicy, Colorful Spicebush
    More Information
    August 6th, 2023 Photo

    In This Segment

    Spicebush is a very colorful bush with its leaves and berries. But how did it get it’s name? And what was this bush used for in the past? Watch as Evie shares some of the spicy details of the Spicebush.

    Guests

    No guest information was found.

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  • August 6th, 2023 Photo
    Exploring a Native Tree Trail
    Steve Sass More Information
    August 6th, 2023 Photo

    In This Segment

    A stroll along the Native Tree Trail at Pinhook Park in South Bend provides an introduction to dozens of tree species indigenous to Indiana.

    Pinhook Park, South Bend
    https://sbvpa.org/treetrail/

    List of Native Trees in Indiana: https://sites.pfw.edu/native-trees/NativeTreeListByCommonName-Page1-Test.htm

    Purdue Ft Wayne has a Native Trees of Indiana RiverWalk with 100 native trees: https://www.pfw.edu/microsites/native-trees/the-native-trees/index-of-trees

    Guests

    1. Steve SassChairSBVPA Ecological Advocacy Committee

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  • August 6th, 2023 Photo
    Tree of Heaven
    More Information
    August 6th, 2023 Photo

    In This Segment

    Evie shows us a Tree of Heaven, and explains how this invasive tree can be hard to control. What should you look for to identify Tree of Heaven? Evie will show you.

    Guests

    No guest information was found.

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