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Stories of Trees

Stories of Trees

Corazón Latino 3 Episodes May 19, 2026

Stories of Trees brings listeners closer to the people, science, and passion behind urban and community forestry. Each episode explores how trees shape neighborhoods, health, economy, and culture, from arborists climbing 80-foot oaks to grandmothers nurturing backyard orchards. Hosted by the team at Corazón Latino, the podcast amplifies voices that promote Urban and Community Forestry across the nation.

Episodes

S1E3 - Witness Trees: Dr. Laurie Fox on Childhood Memories, Legacy Trees, and Living Landscapes
S1E3 - Witness Trees: Dr. Laurie Fox on Childhood Memories, Legacy Trees, and Living Landscapes May 19, 2026 2111 In this episode of Stories of Trees, host Stacy Whittle speaks with Dr. Laurie Fox of Virginia Tech about a lifetime spent studying, protecting, and learning from trees. Laurie shares childhood memories of climbing trees with her sister, collecting leaf mold with her grandmother, and eventually building a career in horticulture and extension education.The conversation explores the emotional and pr
S1E2 - Green Heart: Dr. Ray Yeager on Trees, Public Health, and the Future of Cities
S1E2 - Green Heart: Dr. Ray Yeager on Trees, Public Health, and the Future of Cities May 19, 2026 1882 What if planting trees could improve public health at the neighborhood scale?In this episode of Stories of Trees, host Stacy Whittle talks with Dr. Ray Yeager, a health geographer at the University of Louisville whose work explores the links between place, environment, and human health. Ray explains how urban trees affect everything from air quality and heat exposure to stress, inflammation, and l
S1E1 — Roots of Connection: Dr. Kathy Wolf on Trees, Health, and Belonging
S1E1 — Roots of Connection: Dr. Kathy Wolf on Trees, Health, and Belonging May 14, 2026 3048 In the inaugural episode of Stories of Trees, host Stacy Whittle sits down with renowned social scientist Dr. Kathy Wolf to explore the profound relationship between trees, human health, and community wellbeing. Drawing from more than three decades of research, Kathy explains how nearby nature impacts us from “cradle to grave,” shaping everything from stress reduction and mental health to social c

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