RETREET BLOG

RETREET redefines disaster relief by engaging communities to replant lost trees.


 
SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.52

One year of SS&T is in the books! We hope you have been enjoying our posts and continue to do so.

This week:

1) Urban Releaf is on an inspiring mission to plant trees across Oakland, CA, and engage the community along the way;

2) Ferrari partner Pininfarina Fuoriserie has created an $11,000 electric fixie, a 1930s era classic coated in woven leather and walnut;

3) Harley-Davidson and The Nature Conservancy have teamed up to plant 50 million trees across the globe by 2025;

4) University of Michigan spent $400,000 to move a centuries-old historic oak tree 100 yards, employing some impressive technology to get the job done.

Enjoy these great stories! Remember, if you come across something you think we should share, send it along!

URBAN RELEAF PLANTS TREES IN OAKLAND (film)

URBAN RELEAF PLANTS TREES IN OAKLAND (film)

FERRARI PARTNER CREATES $11,000 ELECTRIC BICYCLE (photos)

FERRARI PARTNER CREATES $11,000 ELECTRIC BICYCLE (photos)

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO PLANT 50 MILLION TREES (article)

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO PLANT 50 MILLION TREES (article)

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SPENDS $400K TO MOVE OLD TREE (audio)

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SPENDS $400K TO MOVE OLD TREE (audio)

 


 
SUNDAY SHOW & TELL
vol.30

This week, we share one of our new favorite blogs, "Rides a Bike," which features historic shots of celebrities cycling. In honor of Audrey Hepburn's 85th birthday, they posted the photo below. Click the link to see more classy snaps.

Do you know your state tree? How about all 50? Guam's? Expand your knowledge at the link below. Finally, check out 80 eco-friendly bike designs. Some are among the craziest we've seen.

RIDES A BIKE

RIDES A BIKE

LIST OF STATE TREES

LIST OF STATE TREES

ECO-FRIENDLY BICYCLES

ECO-FRIENDLY BICYCLES