#stringersridge

[meteorologistaustenlonek]

Thanks to Lawrence Miller for a view of #StringersRidge from #WhiteOakPark in #RedBankTN, Wednesday's @WDEFNews12 @WestShoreHome #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay.

[treetyoself]

Today’s find... Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica), a flower loved by some hummingbirds & humans. . . . #wildflowers #nativeplants #Indianpink #treetyoself #plants #nature #natural #outdoors #hiking #naturephotography #naturelover #treehugger #treatyourself #chattanooga #stringersridge #tennessee (at Stringer's Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyE0JvHqHN/?igshid=4mww8xkjk48i

[audiospaceship-blog-blog]

#chattanooga #stringersridge #tennessee #overlook #clouds #aquarium #mountains (at North Chattanooga, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wwoPTBP_o/?igshid=11yucx4ssm1m0

[bobbylisotto]

one of yours truly. #northshore #iphone7plus #iphone #walkingstick #nature #stringersridge #northshore #chattanooga #tennessee #overlook (at Stringer's Ridge)

[whimsical-runner]

Top of the city. Tour Dr Cute training ride started at Coolidge Park. This is the highest point of the ride. #stringersridge #trek #tourdecure #Chattanooga #cycling #13miles

[fire-dad]

Got to hike with these two dingos today and thank sky puppies I did! #HitTheSpot #JustWhatTheDoctorOrdered #Pals #StringersRidge #hashtag (at Stringer's Ridge)

[fluersandwhiskey]

2 miles before heading to Knoxville today. #stringersridge #stayingactive

[chattparksrec]

Hard working crew from First Baptist Church in Olla, LA helping clear trails from #stringersridge. #volunteers #chattanooga #greathelp #studentlife (at Stringers Ridge Hiking Trail)

[treetyoself]

Happy first day of spring! Looking forward to seeing all my buds again . . . #firstdayofspring #springhassprung #maple #acerrubrum #spring #happyspring #treetyoself #trees #plants #nature #natural #outdoors #forest #forestry #hiking #woods #treatyourself #chattanooga #stringersridge (at Chattanooga, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/B964oq8n5CD/?igshid=134bafmd2jy51

[treetyoself]

Grab some buds and find some eastern redbuds! (Cercis canadensis) 📸: @kathryncrouch_ . . . #treetyoself #trees #plants #nature #natural #outdoors #forest #forestry #hiking #woods #treatyourself #treesofchattanooga #chattanooga #stringersridge #hikechattanooga #grabsomebuds #redbud #easternredbuds #cerciscanadensis #pink #springcolor #springtrees (at Stringer's Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNLP-kHzy8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13h5me1bli3zz

[treetyoself]

Smokey Pete, a budding dendrologist, investigates a fallen chestnut oak (Quercus montana). . . . While it’s sad to see these fallen giants, their absence leads to gaps in the canopy. These gaps allow for more sunlight to hit the forest floor, setting the stage for the next generation. Plus, decomposers will eventually cycle the tree’s nutrients back into the ecosystem. Fallen trees, therefore, are a sign of overall forest health. . . . #treetyoself #trees #plants #dendrology #nature #natural #outdoors #forest #forestry #hiking #woods #treatyourself #stringersridge #chattanooga #treesofchattanooga #scicomm #sciencewriting #fallentrees #chestnut #oaks #quercus #montana #dogsofinstagram #husky (at Stringer's Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtozdJ8Asjd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tntjktctxsui

[treetyoself]

Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana). . . . #treetyoself #trees #plants #dendrology #nature #natural #outdoors #forest #forestry #hiking #woods #treatyourself #takeahike #treesofchattanooga #chattanooga #stringersridge #outdoorchattnooga #pines #virginiapine #pinus #bluesky #talltree #evergreen #conifer (at Stringer's Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMVr96gLQw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n7l5ahpcm0bu

[treetyoself]

Frost Flowers • What began as horror ended up in fascinating discovery. At first glance, I thought this was plastic strewn throughout the woods. A closer look revealed something I’d yet to encounter: frost flowers! What you see is ice oozing out of an ironweed (Vernonia spp.) stem. This rarely experienced phenomenon requires special conditions to occur: 1️⃣ Only a few plants are known to do this. Some ironweed species are well documented “frost flowerers”. 2️⃣ The temperature of the ground cannot be below freezing, but the air temperature must be. This allows water to still move up the plant and freeze when it exits. 3️⃣ A crack in the stem allows water to leak out of the plant. As water moves from the roots to the stem, it is released out of the cracks and freezes. Thin layers of frozen water build upon each other and create frost flowers! 👍🏽 This is a special treet reserved for the rare breed of human that is both a morning person and a winter hiker! ❄️ 🌼 ❄️ #treetyoself #trees #plants #dendrology #nature #natural #naturalcolors #outdoors #forest #hiking #woods #treatyourself #winterviews #stringersridge #treesofchattanooga #chattanooga #frostflower #discovery #winterhike #morninghike #colderweather #frozen #flowers #ironweed (at Stringer's Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgfycFAV5P/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ok5335ksze6b

[treetyoself]

A $20 ticket to a multitude of new worlds 🌿🔍👀 . . . My new hand lens has uncovered a new layer of the forest. With an extended view, I encountered an ant trudging through this carpet of moss. It reminded me of people like you and me, tiny little things, trudging through trees. We’re probably not so different after all. It serves as a reminder to deal more kindly with those you share the planet with, human or otherwise. . . . treetyoself #trees #plants #dendrology #nature #natural #outdoors #forest #forestry #hiking #woods #treatyourself #winter #stringersridge #chattanooga #moss #bryophytes #ants #formicidae #kindness #handlens #gatheringmoss #scicomm #sciencewriting (at Stringer's Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btd4u6JAQwr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vqigshiq2nog

[treetyoself]

December showers bring....January flowers??? Well kinda for this weirdo. The leatherleaf mahonia (Mahonia bealei) sprinkles some much needed color to the gloomy winter woods. But remember all that glitters isn’t gold. This Chinese shrub is considered an invasive species in Tennessee. It also has prickly leaves that’ll draw your attention in much less pleasant ways. . . . #treetyoself #trees #plants #dendrology #nature #natural #outdoors #forest #forestry #hiking #woods #treatyourself #winter #stringersridge #chattanooga #treesofchattanooga #mahonia #flowers #chinese #exotic #invasive #wintercolor #gold (at Stringer's Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJi0ymgqFw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d0kapum67yvu

[treetyoself]

There’s a free art exhibit open every day at your nearest forest. Treet yo self to a visit soon! . . . #treetyoself #trees #plants #dendrology #nature #natural #naturalcolors #outdoors #forest #hiking #woods #treatyourself #naturalart #treeart #freeart #circleoflife #treerings #woodart #visitnow #stringersridge #treesofchattanooga #chattanooga #chattanoogaphotographer #chatt #chattanoogafun . . . Photo inspired in part by @npzzzky (at Stringer's Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyJBcPg6BC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dj4qn12z9hul