Sidewalk Radio With Gene Kansas

If youve ever flown into Atlanta, and thats about 100,000,000 passengers per year, youve certainly noticed one thing as you soar over the city: the trees. Atlantas urban canopy gives it an enduring nickname – City in a Forest, and towering pride if not a-plenty of pollen. These green guardians beautify our neighborhoods, clean our air, and cool our homes, but it takes a community to ensure theyre around for all to enjoy. In honor of Earth Day, Arbor Day and Springtime in the Peach State, we thought it would be fun to celebrate the season with a look back at our roots and the shade they provide. This month we take a look at trees with a few friends who help keep Atlanta green and the conversation colorful. Our guests include: (1) GREG LEVINE - Co-Executive Direct and Chief Program Officer of Trees Atlanta (2) JENNIE RICHARDSON of the Olmstead Linear Park Alliance (3) WAYNE SHANNON - an Arborist and urban forest conservation manager and (4) artist DANIEL BLIGNAUT whose new exhibition "A Conversation with Trees