“The Hidden Life of Trees” is the title of a fascinating book which should be on everyone’s must-read list. In this international bestseller, the author Peter Wohlleben opens readers’ eyes to the amazing processes at work in forests every day. At Bios Urn we think that it’s one the most interesting things ever written. It’s about […]
People Who Are Changing The World With Trees
Deforestation has affected the entire world, including wildlife, the earth, biodiversity, habitats, and the atmosphere. To counter these devastating effects, there are amazing individuals who have taken initiative to take action and change things. People all over the world have used their power to do good and propel change through simple acts, such as tree-planting. […]
Flown to the Moon and Back: The Mystery of NASA’s “Moon Trees”
What exactly are “Moon Trees”? During the 1971 Apollo 14 mission, nearly 500 tree seeds rode with astronaut Stuart Roosa. Each astronaut was allowed to bring one personal item with them into space, and much to the delight of the U.S Forest services, Stuart chose to bring tree seeds with him into orbit. Roosa had […]
These “Galaxy Flowers” Hold The Universe In Their Petals
Celestial Petals Are Perfect For Flower Gazing Nature is just amazing. From Skeleton flowers which turn completely translucent when it rains, to a crooked forest – it seems to have it all! These flowers, which are being dubbed “galaxy flowers” seem to offer the same sense of wonder and amazement. The scientific name of the […]
Bark: An Intimate Look at the World’s Trees
Tree´s: Beautiful on the inside, and on the outside. A French photographer by the name of Cedric Pollet has the lovely job of traveling around the world, and taking photos of the most beautiful bark he stumbles upon. Perhaps it is the job of a photographer to zoom in on life´s small details and make […]
The Church Made Out Of Living Trees
A Living Breathing Monument The Tree Church in New Zealand was created by Barry Cox, and began as a project in 2011. The inspiration for the tree church came to Cox when he pondered a place that people could visit which would serve as a “retreat from society.” Indeed, this magical structure does just that […]
Going Green: How Nature & Design Can Change The World
Green Design Can Change The World Design is a signal of intention, and it plays a crucial role in ensuring a greener future for all. Often times, products are created with the intention to be used until discarded thus generating unnecessary waste. Have you heard of the concept of cradle-to-cradle design? The cradle to […]
Places where the Bios Urn can be planted
Where can I plant my Bios Urn? Private Property The Bios Urn can be legally planted on any private property, such as a backyard or garden. If you own a home, or property – planting on it is one of the best places. It´s recommended choosing a tree species which fits your location and space (and […]
Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds: What to plant to help pollinators
Spring is a perfect time to not only plant your Bios Urns, and trees – but also to plant other things which help local pollinators and wildlife! Spring is a great time to plant because the temperatures are leveling, and everything goes into full bloom. The best thing is these can all be planted in […]
The Magical Beauty of Land Art and it´s Connection the Environment
“We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves.” – Andy Goldsworthy Land art or Earth art is a type of movement that involves the use of a natural landscape or natural […]