Welcome to our December episode! Step into the world of Seattle's street trees with our latest episode featuring Taha Ebrahimi, author of the book, Street Trees of Seattle. Discover how these urban giants connect us to the city's past and enrich our present. Taha shares her journey from a curious walker to a published author, revealing the hidden stories of Seattle's diverse tree canopy. Learn about the ecological and historical significance of street trees and their role in fostering community connections. Taha takes us by some of her favorite trees in the Georgetown area, and we share a couple special trees with her that are associated with the Potter's Field and the old path of the Duwamish River. Whether you're a tree enthusiast or simply curious about Seattle's green spaces, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the city's landscape and the importance of preserving its natural heritage.

Don't miss this enlightening conversation that will change the way you see Seattle's streets.

Show Notes:

Taha Ebrahimi - Check out Taha's book, Street Trees of Seattle

Tableau Public - learn more about data visualization tools available to the public

Seattle Heritage Tree program

The Last 6000 - Get involved with tree preservation advocay in Seattle

Volunteer planting trees in Seattle and our region (many orgs!)

Historic Seattle

Seattle's Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)

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Credits:

Recorded at Equinox Studios in Georgetown, and Works Progress Cooperative in Seattle WA - Seattle’s only cooperatively run coworking space - www.worksprogress.coop 

Audio edited by Elke Hautala

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Music: 

Is there still room for me 'neath the old apple tree? Victor Records 1915

Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. www.invisible-histories.com

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