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SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.38

Have you been watching the World Cup? A fun fact about Brazil: the largest urban forest in the world surrounds the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janiero. It was planted by hand 150 years ago. Read more about this amazing project below.

An amazing project has been launched by Belgian artist Naziha Mestaoui. "One Beat One Tree" connects the growth of virtual trees that are projected on cityscapes to the heartbeats of viewers by monitors connected to their smartphones. Then, corresponding real trees are planted in areas throughout the world.

Most reading this blog know biking makes you a better person. Not better than everyone else, just a better version of yourself. How? Why? Click the link!

TIJUCA FOREST

ONE BEAT ONE TREE

RIDING A BIKE MAKES YOU A BETTER PERSON

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EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY
SAPLINGS

Did you receive a sapling from RETREET or another organization for Earth Day or Arbor Day? Not sure what to do with it? Read the instructions below, provided by our friends at Tree Town USA!

Plant your tree in a small pot, 1-3 gallons in size. Make sure to use good soil with lots of organic matter content. The richer the soil, the more nutrients the tree will have to grow!

Place the potted tree in an outdoor location where it gets moderate to full sun.

Water your tree every day for two weeks. Make sure the water drains. This will help your tree get acclimated to its new environment.

After two weeks, only water your tree every 2-3 days. This will make your tree grow roots in search of water, allowing it to form a good rootball in the soil.

If you live in a place where it gets really hot over the summer, start watering your tree every day again when the heat starts. If your tree starts to wilt, it needs water!

Plant your tree in the ground next winter. Regularly water your tree for a year while it is getting established.