Find Your Roots

Ancient peoples saw themselves as an integral part of the living earth, not so easy for us folks in the modern world. So we're going to take you back, waaay back, to connect you with the natural world and your ancestral roots...

Guardian tree wheel

Guardian Trees

We know the Celts for their love of stories, wine and war. But they also had a highly sophisticated calendar of great antiquity and deep knowledge of the natural world. Use our Guardian Tree wheel for a glimpse into their ancient lore relating to your birth month. more >

Find your tribal ancestral tree

Tribal Roots Finder

What are your tribal trees? Every nation on earth has a tree or trees that evokes deep cultural symbolism. Our interactive map will help you discover more about your “roots.” more >

U.S. State Trees

U.S. State Trees

Each US state has designated an official state tree. Only Hawaii’s state tree is not native to its state. In 1889, New York State took the lead in selecting the Sugar Maple as its official tree, and was followed by the other states. more >

Misty forest valley

Knock on Wood

Trees are the oldest, largest, longest living things on earth. No symbolic motif is more common to man. From the very air we breathe to a timeless source of medicine, food and shelter, trees protect us in ways that may surprise you. more >

Tracks in snow leading to barren tree

I frequently trampled eight or ten miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beech-tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines.

Henry David Thoreau