Sitting by a Beech

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Sitting by a Beech

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Oct 15, 2016

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Bill and Bob explore the world of the American Beech Tree. Bill shares about boogie woogie aphids, beech drops and much more. Bob sits near a beech and discovers the secret of how Native Americans collected beech nuts. The tip of the week just might come in handy on a stormy day.

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Oct 15, 2016

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