Insights on Trees and Forests from Real People
Watch forest wisdom in action. Clear, fun, and impactful!
Forest Wisdom Through Dynamic Video Conversations
Step into the digital forest! Watch TreeTraveler’s latest YouTube episodes of Treeside Chats, where we sit in beautiful spots and talk to awesome folks that have deep connections with trees and forests. Each video features a relaxed conversation with a forest mover and shaker. Hear their stories and find inspiration for ways you can make a difference in your corner of the world.
Episode 5: Meet Abby Jamison and Learn About Trust
Abby and Rachel chat in the woods at her ancestral home in central Pennsylvania. Abby is a great communicator and really understands the value of trust and how to have meaningful conversations.
Episode 4: Meet Beth Brantley and Craig Houghton. Hear about the Legacy They are Leaving
Beth, Craig, and Rachel chat at Beth and Craig’s property in southern New Hampshire. They have a powerful legacy they have put out into the world over the years through their many years of teaching students at Penn State Mont Alto. Enjoy their story.
Episode 3: Meet Tracey Coulter and See the Magic She has Created Right in Her Backyard
Tracey and Rachel chat in her lovely backyard in Central Pennsylvania. She has created a magical ecologically-rich oasis in a compact space using agroforestry and permaculture principles. Be amazed at what she has created.
Episode 2: Meet Steve Koehn and Hear National Forestry Insights - and Check Out His Awesome Woodworking
Steve and Rachel chat a deck he built on his property in northern Maryland. Steve is full of broad insights from his many years in federal and state government. You’ll definitely hear his passion for work in the realm of what is called State, Private, and Tribal Forestry.
Episode 1: Meet Linda Finley and Hear How She Became the Forest Superpower That She Is Today
Linda and Rachel chat at the Penn State Arboretum, which her late husband, Jim, helped to establish. Linda’s journey to becoming an indispensable part of the forestry community in PA and beyond is something you‘ll want to hear. Linda holds leadership positions in the James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State, which is TreeTraveler’s charitable giving partner.
Explore, Watch, and Learn
The organized gallery makes it easy to browse through interviews with awesome forest folks. Use the summaries to find related resources or jump directly into the "Just For Fun" gallery for an extra dose of creative inspiration.
Let’s Grow Together!
Enjoying the insights from our Treeside Chats? Imagine what that same expertise can do for your next project. Whether you need strategic, creative communication, dynamic facilitation, or another service, TreeTraveler is ready to help.
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