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Comment by little wing on February 6, 2011 at 11:17pm

Nothing more magical than a grove of aspen, especially in fall.  I just expect to see fairies and elves peeking around the white bark.

Comment by Acorn Sunbeam on January 17, 2011 at 4:24pm

NOw they have determined that one of the oldest living organisms on the planet are the Aspen groves that are all one being connected via roots and may be over 1,000,000 years old!

Comment by Windwalkers on September 19, 2010 at 5:37pm

Aspen Tree Symbolism: Overcoming Fear

Aspen Tree Symbolism:Aspen tree symbolism includes determination and overcoming fears and doubts. Trees in general are almost universally a positive symbol: Nordic, Celtic, Indian, American Indian, Jewish, European and many other cultures all attach positive symbolic significance to trees. There are very rare stories in which a large tree may trap an individual or harm them in some way, but generally the tree is seen as a source of strength, shelter, protection and life. (Photo courtesy of Solipsist, Wikimedia Commons)
Aspen Tree Symbolism: Community

The aspen tree is significant in that it is also a symbol for the strength of community. Individual aspens live about 100 years. However, aspens reproduce by sprouting shoots from their roots. This allows them to grow in a cohesive grove. Even fire damage will not kill a grove of aspens if the roots remain alive. A grove is actually a single living organism that can reach several thousand years in age. By human standards, aspen groves are virtually immortal! In addition, the bark of aspen trees contains chlorophyll so that aspens can continue growing in the winter months.
Aspen Tree Symbolism: Strength through Diversity

Aspen SymbolAspen groves are healthiest when they include trees at all different levels of maturity. An aspen grove with only trees of a certain age is far more vulnerable to disease and natural disasters. In this way, aspen trees represent strength through diversity. If an organization or community of some type involves people who differ in some way (different occupations, different ages, different religious affiliations, different nationalities), the aspen would symbolize the strength of those people uniting for a particular cause or purpose.

Comment by space dust 777 on September 11, 2010 at 7:18am

what an enlightening experience~! I like what you say about letting go and trusting "letting things be as they are meant to be"

i bet that Aspen tree is singing...Namaste to the sun and wind and your kind spirit for letting go~!

Comment by Lonnie Berg on September 10, 2010 at 5:40pm

We can learn so much from nature if we only take the time....thanks Momma

Comment by Lonnie Berg on September 10, 2010 at 5:39pm

Awsome....I Love it. Too bad more people don't see nature as belonging where it wants to be, instead of trying to shape it to fit "OUR" needs and wants, I have about an acre and a half yard and I find myself constantly mowing around seedling trees when I notice them