honeybee421

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just learned that magnolias are so old that they’re pollinated by beetles because they existed before bees

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Feel the ‘dern

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Hello! My biggest dream is to become an arborist (tree surgeon!) and I was wondering if you had any tips or advice for beginners in the field? I have zero experience, and outside of getting a degree that aligns with the field, I have no real idea where to begin! What kind of internships should I be looking for? Any advice would be indescribably appreciated. Also I think you’re really cool!

Heya! So it really depends on where you live. If you’re in the states, I know arboriculture and entering the field is a fair bit different there as it’s more of a trade. It’s not considered a trade in Canada. In my province I was able to take a one-off arborist course at the local university. The teacher ended up hiring me on with her company! You don’t actually need any degrees to be hired on, but understanding tree science REALLY helps and gives you an advantage. (Again, this may be different in the states, I’m not sure.)

A tree-based education is also so valuable as you can properly educate the public and it really teaches you how to care deeply, and properly, for nature. You can maybe buy an ISA textbook online and start reading it and taking some notes in your spare time?

I’d suggest joining an arborist group on Facebook specific to your country/region and ask for tips there! The arb community has never been anything but kind and helpful in my experience. In the mean time, hit the gym and buff up to prepare! It‘s really hard on the body and protecting your bones with strong muscles is important 😊

Good luck on your entry into the tree world! The more the merrier 🌳♥️

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All alone and growing older. Smoking in the street. Now everything is Esther. It’s been that way all week.

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“she said “you’re pretty good with words, but words won’t save your life” and they didn’t, so he died”

— Stuck Between Stations, Boys & Girls In America

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the fact that i am constantly saying strange and unpleasant things is just part of my charm

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I draw.

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I’m drawing a pic of my best bud. Will I ever finish? Doubtful.

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You scratch deep under my skin, Lips like tonic and gin, and I’d do anything to keep you there.

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That One Punk™: Ugh, I hate ska...

That One Punk™: Operation Ivy/Rancid/Choking Victim/Leftover Crack are the shit!

Me: .... Friend, I got some news for you...

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FUCK this band is perfect.

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it’s so funny when capitalists are like Stopping climate change is TOO EXPENSIVE. like money isn’t even fucking real you know what is? Earth and you know what’s about to not be real anymore? Earth

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I love one (1) woman

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this would be far too powerful