The Dirt: Confessions of a Tree Planter

And here we are! Concluding Fayre's journey through her first rookie season. We chat about how she's been recuperating and adjusting to normal life again, as well as the highs and lows of the season. We touch on her anticipation (already!) for next season and advice that she has for new rookies looking to get out there next spring! Thanks everyone for following along with this series!

3 Nov 202028min

We check in with Fayre after she has finished spring trees!

29 Okt 202021min

CBC's upcoming documentary entitled One Million Trees is the brainchild of 26 year old Everett Bumstead. Originally from Platsville, Ontario, Everett graduated from Vancouver Film School in 2012. He spent the following 4 years planting trees and using the money he made to buy camera equipment and fund indie film projects. He currently lives in Vancouver where he works as a freelance editor/director specializing in music videos and documentaries. We talk about Everett's time as a tree planter, and now from the other side of a camera lens putting together One Million Trees. A great interview to learn more about the inspiration for the documentary as well as what to expect from it come November!  To see clips that didn't make it into the film and other media, check out their instagram page linked below! The documentary will be premiering November 6th on CBC Gem and CBC Television November 7th at 8PM in BC and Alberta!! LINKS To access documentary trailer visit: www.onemilliontreesfilm.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one.million.trees/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onemilliontreesdoc/ Co-producter of film in conjunction with CBC: www.selfhired.com

22 Okt 202036min

Having just learned of his passing as I was off the grid in late August, I wanted to share a few words and send love to all those hurting from this loss. Rest In Peace buddy. May the planting gods be with you always. *excuse the sound of my propane torch*

17 Okt 20206min

For Nathan Gregg, this culture and sense of community has an untapped potential to act as a form of rehabilitation. As a former alcoholic in recovery, Gregg’s experience in treeplanting helped him on the road to sobriety. “My sponsor gave me an ultimatum”, he explained. He was given a six month period, during which time he needed to find a place to live, employment, and a way to make his time meaningful. In his newfound workplace, he found all three. “In recovery, the saying is ‘one day at a time’, and in treeplanting, it’s ‘one tree at a time.’” For Gregg, planting trees was an incredibly therapeutic experience, and so the idea took root: “Treeplanting would make a great rehab program.” And out of that was born Treehab, his new project launching for the next planting season in 2021. Tune in to this great interview to learn more about this unique and therapeutic approach to tree planting. **For anyone out there who has website design skills-Nathan is still looking for someone to help him get his website going. If there is anyone in the community who would be willing to volunteer their services please reach out to Nathan at treehabrecovery@gmail.com** LINKS Aghelh Nebun links: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cqlFievQyt https://www.activatorsociety.org/aghelh-nebun-crf.html Article about Treehab: https://treeworkersindustrialgroup.work/2020/02/27/treehab-a-treeplanters-effort-to-support-recovering-addicts/?fbclid=IwAR1SQr6lmkHVfbZoVBNzrRXJqZ4xz4qC5mmebnLr5R_wFCZs6cZ9uiUcFYo https://creativehumanizingproject.com/ Website coming-stay tuned!!!!

19 Sep 202046min

Real talk from a hot day in May, pre monsoon season.

11 Sep 20202min

Some thoughts from Will Stewart that I feel are relatable to every planter right now as they re-enter "normal life". So much has changed since we've been in the bush with the pandemic and the state of our world. He talks about struggles that so many of us are most certainly going through right now.

21 Aug 20205min

Random ramblings straight from the tree planting block!

26 Jul 20204min