A Celebration of Trees - Don Scallen

A passionate look at trees, including those currently afflicted by various pathogens. But more positively, a celebration of the virtues of trees and an exploration of native trees suitable for the urban landscape.

Don Scallen is a writer and naturalist in Halton Region. He is fascinated by the natural history of plants and animals and their interactions with the environment. His heroes include Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, and the venerable David Attenborough. Here’s an Attenborough quote that resonates with Don: "It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living."

 Don writes frequently about nature for In The Hills https://www.inthehills.ca/author/don-scallen/. He has published two books: Nature Where We Live and Spotted Salamanders and Their World. Don enjoys speaking to naturalist clubs, horticultural societies, and environmental groups about diverse nature-oriented topics.

 Photo: American Elm, Ulmus americana, Gananoque, Ontario