This forest in Oslo, Norway will provide the trees for paper as part of a century long art project featuring famed contemporary authors.
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Jul 2016
From Tree to Shining Tree
<p>A forest can feel like a place of great stillness and quiet. But if you dig a little deeper, there’s a hidden world beneath your feet as busy and complicated as a city at rush hour.</p>
<p>In this story, a dog introduces us to a strange creature that burrows beneath forests, b ... Show More
32m 8s
Aug 2023
What's it like to be a giant sequoia tree? | Ersin Han Ersin
Artist Ersin Han Ersin invites us to step inside a giant sequoia tree, peering through the bark into the tapestry of life within. Discover how his multisensory installations explore the concept of "umwelt," or the unique sensory experience of different organisms, and learn how to ... Show More
16m 35s
May 2013
22 - The Whispering Forest
A beautiful and alluring forest suddenly appears just outside of town. Plus, school closings, a dream journal mandate, and a moon exhibit at the Children's Science Museum.
Weather: "Winifred" by Seth Boyer. sethboyer.com
Music: Disparition, disparition.info
Logo: Rob Wilson ... Show More
29m 4s