Tag: history
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A recent story in the New York Times lamented irreparable damage to the ‘Witness’ Tree outside of Abraham Lincoln’s former home, part of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. What is a Witness Tree? They are trees that were present during a grand historical or cultural event in America. The trees got…
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Next year, the United States of America will celebrate 250 years of existence. A noteworthy milestone that will prompt much reflection on the trials, successes, and opportunities envisioned by our country’s founders. Based on its estimated age, the Sterling Oak was likely here at that time, which is quite remarkable to think about. By the…
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When this site started, the simple premise was to provide additional information for context and understanding beyond what the initial reporting on the threat to this old tree could offer. People wanted more information, and for many, seeing it in a local paper was the first time they learned the City had a tree older…
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Sterling Heights ARPA Riverland Park Property development for Chaldean Community Foundation Development LLC apartments is examined.
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It matters not if you are religious, not religious, a person of faith of any kind, or somewhere in between; there can be no denying Pope Francis’ influence on and importance to millions of people and organizations worldwide. Notably, he recognized the worldwide problem we face with the ongoing destruction of nature, the courage it…
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As our cherished oak gathers energy from the longer days of sunshine to prepare for spring buds, our timeline has been updated with some events from the past few weeks. They highlight the continuing long, curvy road in our efforts to preserve it, even as obstacles are thrown our way. These events have been added…
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This is the final post of our three-part series exploring other Chinkapin Oaks around Michigan. As you’ve seen, the Sterling Heights Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) on Van Dyke has massive relatives and has earned its place in this family over centuries. It’s important because it requires a shift in our thinking, valuations, and decision-making regarding…
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How did this centuries-old tree come under threat after enduring so much, for so long? Aside from the turnover of land when Native American tribes owned the land now called Michigan, the recent history begins 20+ years ago, when this Chinquapin Oak stood in an amusement park (Riverland Amusement Park) that has existed under various…