Tag: Sterling Heights trees


  • Interview with an Elder

    A conversation beneath the Sterling Oak in Sterling Heights, Michigan It’s the hottest afternoon of the year so far, and I’m sitting in the deepest shade I can find along this part of North Van Dyke. Under the Sterling Oak, my senses quickly take everything in. The bark feels thick and worn, like armor covering…

  • Mayor Taylor’s Guide to Saving the Planet: Just Ignore the Tree(s)

    After 8 months, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor finally responded to the Sterling Oak petition. Because the last post was a bit long on the topic of excessive baloney, let’s just keep this one short and sweet. We will simply compare the Mayor’s opinion with the reality of this development. The Destruction Reality Because facts…

  • Chinquapin Check-in

    Below is a brief update on the current status of our favorite oak tree. It remains alive and well, and this season’s acorns are visible on a lot of branches. The photo here, with the sun illuminating through its canopy represents how full of life it is. It has been a bit over a year…