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This Old TreeAuthor: Doug Still
Old trees are awe inspiring links to the past that fire our imagination. What are their stories? Seasoned arborist and amateur historian Doug Still interviews local experts, historians, and regular folks to celebrate the myths and uncover the real tales. If you're a tree lover, join in to look "beyond the plaque" at heritage trees and the human stories behind them. Monthly. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Arborists Live: Our Tree Stories
Episode 4
Thursday, 27 November, 2025
What happens when six arborists come down from the trees to step behind the mic? Find out by listening to this special episode of stories by tree professionals told LIVE in front of an audience at the annual conference of the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. Where does the adrenaline come from? What barriers have been climbed? What drives them, ropes and harness in hand? Hear what arborists say about defining moments in their careers, their struggles, and what they love about their profession.GuestsHeidi ShingletonArboristDirigo Tree ServiceFreeport, MEDavid AndersonArboristMayer Tree ServiceEssex, MAJune MoulisStudent, Urban Forestry and Arboriculture ConcentrationUMASS AmherstTom MarinoCertified ArboristSavATreeNorwalk, CTLindsay WatkinsStrafford County ForesterUNH Cooperative ExtensionDurham, NHRich CartierNortheast Territory ManagerRainbow EcoscienceMilford, MAStories told on location at "The Canopy Connection: 2025 New England Chapter ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show," Southbridge, MA, October 7, 2025. Music"Not Long Now," FalconerTheme Music"This Old Tree," Diccon Lee, www.deeleetree.comArtworkDahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/homeWebsitethisoldtree.showTranscripts available.Follow onFacebook or Instagram This Old Tree podcast is a sponsored project of New England ISA. To support This Old Tree and New England ISA, click here. We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~4 or 5 minute audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone’s voice memo app and email to:doug@thisoldtree.netThis episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org







