"If Trees Could Talk" is a historic sharing of stories, folklore and the authentic history of coastal communities. The stories are told by local story tellers from the perspective of the ancient oaks lining the coast. This production was developed prior to Katrina as a way to promote the historic value of the stately trees and to promote eco tourism. Now that Katrina has occurred, the stories have even new meaning. Throughout the tape the resilience of the coast people is shared as well as the impact of past hurricanes. Learn about the coast people and how the coastal communities came to be through this fascinating journey along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Stories include:


Narration
Writer/Storyteller, Paul LaViolette - www.annabellepublishing.com
Waveland, Ms

Logging in "The Kiln" - The Sister Mary Ellen Oak
Writer/Storyteller, Cherie D. Schadler - www.bayoutown.com
Kiln, MS

To See The Sea - The Miramar Oak
Writer, Dr. Diane Stevenson Storyteller, Cherie D. Schadler
Pass Christian, MS

A 500 Year Old Coast Treasure - The Friendship Oak
Writer/Storyteller, Dr. James Pat Smith
Long Beach, MS

A Day In Biloxi - The Ring-In-The-Oak & Secretary Oak
Writer, Elsa Beauregard - elsawrites.com
Storyteller, Gigi Hines - gigihines1958@yahoo.com
Gulfport, MS

The Calumet & The Councilor Oak
Writer, Dr. Diane Stevenson Storyteller, Cherie D. Schadler
Biloxi, MS

The Twelve Oaks
Writer/Storyteller, Gary Michiels Co-Writer, Dr. Diane Stevenson
Ocean Springs

You may receive "If Trees Could Talk" CD by making a tax deductable (receipt for tax purposes will be provided) donation of $25 or more to Katrina ReLeafing. Every penny of your donation will go to planting new trees in Katrina impacted areas and community forestry in Mississippi. Mail your contribution today to:

Mississippi Urban Forest Council
164 Trace Cove Drive
Madison, Ms 39110