Photo: Marker Tree, Laura McDonald
We are pleased to announce the winner of our Monday Nature Mystery, Kelly Russell-Presley!
Kelly correctly identified the ‘trail’ or ‘marker’ tree in our photo. Before GPS, Native Americans would bend trees (usually elms, maples or oaks) to create a directional sign. This was accomplished when trees were young and pliable. Different tribes used different methods as well. Marker trees could also be used to indicate ‘no trespassing.’ Some of the oldest known trail trees are 400 years old!
Last week’s mystery: Marker Tree, Laura McDonald
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Click here to listen to this week’s audio mystery!
Do you know who sings this song? Post your guess on our Facebook page under the Monday Nature Mystery post. List both Common Name and Latin name and be mindful of capitalization. Good luck!
Please note that all entries are date and time-stamped. We review each correct answer to see who commented first. If someone 'likes' your comment, it would move it up on the list, making it look like the first post. Winners are limited to one prize every 90 days.