Baltimore's trees are a gorgeous city asset, from the bright cherry blossoms at Druid Hill Park in spring to the brilliant golds of the West Baltimore's gingkos in fall. But why do some neighborhoods have more trees--and bigger, taller, and older ones--than others? Join Dr. Kate for a tour of Baltimore's tree canopies to learn why, and why it matters beyond the beauty of trees themselves.

Kate Drabinski is Teaching Professor in Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies and Director of the Humanities Scholars Program. She is also an avid pedestrian and cyclist who likes to peek over the sides of roads and bridges to see what's down there.