A few of my favorite trees here at CCDS have to be the Cottonwood trees in the llama pasture. They stand so tall and grand, their leaves quiver in the wind and their rough bark feels bumpy to the touch. They are home to squirrels, robins and tons of insects such as ants and beetles.
Native Americans considered the Cottonwoods sacred trees, often performing ceremonies around the trees themselves. I read some of our students a story about a unique trait of cottonwood trees. If you break a twig on the "knuckle" or "growth scar", you will find a five pointed star.
Here is a link to a version of the native american story of how the stars became "stuck" inside the cottonwood trees.
Enjoy!
Photo credits: www.theoldnaturalist.com
Beautiful photos Wendy! What a great start to the year!
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