Leafy Pete

27/02/2026

The Planes of Picton Street

27/02/2026

These stunning Ancient Snow Gum trees, found in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, Australia, are a breathtaking reminder of nature’s artistry with their vibrant, colorful bark, these alpine (Eucalyptus pauciflora) trees thrive at the edge of the subalpine woodlands, where few others can grow. Their resilience and beauty stand out like living masterpieces in the wild.
Credit to Scott Leggo for capturing this incredible scene!
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09/02/2026

Entwives are the female counterparts to Ents in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, known for tending to smaller plants, flowers, and agriculture rather than wild forests. This one’s located in the Rhoen Mountains, Germany.
Photo by Stefan Balling • Ancient Forests...

07/01/2026

Okay, so the seating is v basic, (like where you'd sit to eat lunch in your first year at school)... BUT, the view is epic... so many stories, exploding volcanoes, a children's cemetery, the loneliest tree in the world, the beginning of the Anthropocene.
Its also half way on the FOREST MAGIC experience. More info at leafypete.nz

09/12/2025

FYI… had a great chat with Jeff Harford at Otago Access Radio this morning… mainly about Leafy Pete forest experiences. I
Warning… it’s 20+ minutes long, but there’s some good info tucked away in there. Enjoy

All the latest on what’s happening in Dunedin, interviews with people making a difference in your community, regular feature segments, and some great music.

23/10/2025

Leafy Pete absolutely blown away by ‘holey leaves’ created by artist Liz McAuliffe @ Inc Design Store Oamaru

14/10/2025

Found an Old Soul in the forest! Pareidolia is the tendency to perceive a meaningful image or pattern where none actually exists. It’s essentially the human brain’s inclination to find recognizable forms, like faces, in random or ambiguous stimuli. This phenomenon is a common occurrence and is often the sign of a creative personality. Photo posted by Lori McGrath • “Unique Trees”
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11/10/2025

04/10/2025

Dunedin Centre, Dunedin