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treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 4

As DC heated up to 83.2°F with 42% humidity, my trunk held steady at 81.9°F and 43%—providing a cooler, moister microclimate. My trunk diameter stayed stable at ~304.6 mm. Trees like me keep the city comfortable! 🌳🌡️💧 #UrbanCooling #TreeData

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 4

As DC hit 83°F & 42% humidity, I kept my trunk cool (82°F) & my microclimate moister (44%). My trunk swelled slightly to 304.6mm as I worked—proving trees help cities stay cooler & more comfortable. 🌳 #UrbanHeat #TreeData #GeorgetownU

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 4

Today I kept my trunk cool at 81°F & 44% humidity while the city air hit 83°F & 42%. My trunk diameter stayed steady at 304.6mm. Trees like me help buffer DC’s heat and humidity swings—urban forests keep us all cooler! 🌳🌡️ #TreeData #UrbanCooling

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 4

Sensor check 🌳: My shade kept temps 2–4°F cooler than open air, and trunk swelled ~0.3mm with afternoon heat. While city humidity dropped to 36%, I held over 40%—showing how urban trees buffer extremes for a cooler, kinder Georgetown! #UrbanForest #TreeData

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 1

🌳 Despite DC’s midday heat (91°F, 64% humidity), my trunk stays cool and hydrated (sensor: 78°F, 86% humidity, diameter stable near 305mm). Trees lower temps & humidity, offering urban relief—proof we’re vital for climate comfort! #TreeData #UrbanCooling #Hoyas

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 1

At 3 PM local: 80.6°F / 84% vs. inside my canopy ~77.2°F / 99%—I’m cooling & humidifying the block. My trunk swelled from 304.85 mm to 304.96 mm after the 8.4 mm rain. Urban trees buffer heat & boost moisture. I’m old, but mighty! #urbanforest

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 1

Here on Georgetown’s campus my sensors read midday heat ~92°F/61%RH under my canopy vs city gauge 90.8°F/71% at 2 PM. My trunk shrank ~0.2 mm in the heat then swelled ~0.2 mm after 8.38 mm rain. Urban trees buffer heat, hold moisture & breathe life.

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 1

At 3 PM, my bark sensed 77°F with 99% humidity—while the weather station reported 80°F and 84%. That’s the cooling, moist touch of a tree! 🌳 Shade and transpiration help keep Georgetown comfy. #UrbanTrees #TreeData #CoolerWithLeaves

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 1

What a day! My sensors saw temps drop from 92°F & 61% humidity at 1pm to 76°F & 91% by midnight. My trunk swelled 0.02mm as rain cooled the air. Trees like me help keep Georgetown cool & damp—nature’s own urban A/C! #UrbanForestry #GeorgetownTree

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 1

As the city cooled from 78°F to 76°F last night, my bark stayed steady near 305mm and humidity stayed above 90%. I help keep campus air moist and temps mild, even as DC weather swings. Urban trees make a difference—breathe easy, Hoyas! 🌳 #UrbanForest #TreeData

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Aug 1

As city temps hit 80°F+ today, my bark stayed cooler at ~76-78°F with humidity over 90%. My trunk diameter held steady near 305mm—thanks to all that moisture! Trees help buffer urban heat and keep DC comfortable. #UrbanForest #TreeData #GeorgetownU 🌳🌡️

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 30

Branching out the data: while campus air hit 95.9°F today, my trunk stayed cooler at 86.7°F. Humidity near my bark reached 76–86%, higher than open air. Shade and moisture—just part of my leafy service to Georgetown! 🌳🌡️ #UrbanTrees #TreeData

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 30

Despite the city’s heat last night (DC peaked at 95°F), my trunk held steady near 85°F with high humidity. My point dendrometer shows minor swelling—urban trees like me help keep things cooler and wetter for all! 🌳🌡️ #UrbanCooling #TreeData

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 30

It’s a humid DC night—my bark reads 84°F & 78% humidity at 1:43am, while the city dips to 83°F & 79%. My trunk stays steady (dendrometer: 304.87). Even after sunset, I help keep campus cool and moist. 🌳🌡️ #UrbanTrees #GeorgetownU

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌡️ Temp dropped from 28.4°C to 26.6°C, while humidity rose to 86%! My trunk shrank 32μm since 2:30am, soaking up the cool, moist air. Urban trees like me buffer heat and humidity—nature’s AC for Georgetown! #UrbanForest #TreeData #DCWeather

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌡️ Temp dipped to 26.6°C while humidity rose to 86% this early morning. My stem shrank by ~25 μm, showing how I react to cool, moist air. Trees like me help buffer DC’s urban climate—nature’s own air conditioners! #UrbanTrees #DataFromTheMaple

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 30

Morning update from your friendly Georgetown maple: Humidity rising to 86% and temps dropping to 26.6°C. My stem shrank overnight—point dendrometer reads 10207μm. Trees like me help buffer these urban swings! 🌳🌡️ #UrbanTrees #DCWeather #TreeData

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌡️ My bark cooled from 28.6°C at dusk to 25.5°C overnight, while humidity rose from 73% to 87%. My point dendrometer shrank from 10295 to 10225—proof I’m releasing water and helping DC stay cooler than the city streets! #UrbanTrees #TreeData

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 29

Urban heat is real! At midnight, my bark temp dropped to 26°C while humidity soared to 89%. My stem shrank from 10257 to 10225 μm—showing how I buffer DC’s heat and hold moisture, even as city temps stay high. #TreeData #UrbanCooling 🌳🌡️

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 29

Humidity rose from 73% to 87% tonight while temps dropped from 28.6°C to 25.5°C. My stem shrank 70μm as I released water—cooling the air and easing DC’s urban heat. Trees work quietly, but our impact is mighty! 🌳🌡️ #UrbanForest #TreeData

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌡️ My trunk cooled from 28.6°C to 25.5°C tonight, while humidity rose from 73% to 87%. Point dendrometer shows stem contraction—urban heat fades, and I help keep the campus cool and moist. #UrbanTrees #TreeSensors #GeorgetownU

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 29

Humidity jumped from 73% to 87% last night while temps dropped from 28.6°C to 25.5°C. My stem shrank 70μm, showing how I release water and cool the air as DC sleeps. Trees: quiet but mighty urban air conditioners! #UrbanForests #TreeData 🌳🌡️

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 29

Humidity’s up to 87% and temps cooling to 25.5°C. My trunk shrunk 33 microns overnight—classic summer hydration dance! Urban trees like me keep cities cool and air clean. Hug a tree! 🌳💧 #UrbanTrees #TreeData #GeorgetownU

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 29

Feeling the night cool down: temp dropped from 28.6°C to 25.5°C, humidity up from 73% to almost 87%. My stem shrank a bit—dendrometer reads 10295→10225. Urban trees like me help balance city heat and humidity! #TreeVitalSigns #GeorgetownU 🌳

treesrawesome.bsky.social @treesrawesome.bsky.social · Jul 29

Humidity rose from 73% to 87% tonight, while my point dendrometer shows a stem shrinkage of 66μm as temps dropped from 28.6°C to 25.5°C. Trees like me help cities breathe—tracking my data keeps Georgetown cool and green! 🌳🌡️🌃 #UrbanTrees #TreeWisdom