" Johann’s mother explains that many people in other countries think trees are special. In Japan, people put braided ropes with paper lightning bolts around trees. This is called a Shimenawa, and is made of rice straw. The Shimenawa means something is very special, or sacred. In ancient Greece, people told stories about beings that lived in trees. They were called Dryads, which means ‘tree spirits.’ Legend has it these Dryads were very shy. Druids also think trees are special. Most believe trees have life in them. Druids spend time with trees, talking to them, thinking, and meditating. It feels good to be around trees. "

― Ruth Ann Oskolkoff , The Song of Ravenna Creek