Blog Post
The Dragon Tree
Site Admin • April 4, 2017
Virtual Tree-Climbing Experience for City Kids
John Gathright wanted a place where kids could literally hangout
in the mall
and learn bout themselves
, trees
, and nature
. The AEON Group and The Chunichi Dragons baseball team wanted something new and exciting for their floor space.
As a result, Dr. Gathright and his team brought their experience together and the Dragon Tree
came to life.
A virtual tree-climbing experience!
The Dragon Tree
was truly a great success due to the great outpouring of help and support.
To our gracious sponsors, volunteers and staff - Thank you so much!
For the thousands that cheered, climbed and played with us, thank you, too
!
"Trees are our friends,
our teachers,
and our doctors."
- Dr. John Gathright, Ph.D.
John was recently included in an episode of the NHK World series "Where We Call Home". The episode touches on the story of John's first experience climbing a tree in Canada, his extensive involvement with popularizing recreational tree climbing in Japan, and his pioneering efforts in TreeHab.
John has been invited to participate in The Aboricultural Association's annual Amenity Conference held at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England.
In August of 2021, John was recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the category of Philanthropy at the 2021 Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards as organized by The Religious Freedom & Business.
John and Tree Climbing® Japan have been featured in the July 2021 issue of Highlighting Japan. A publication by the Government of Japan's Public Relations Office, the July issue deals with The Japanese and the Forests.
John has been invited to participate in SA Ontario's 71st Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show which takes place in London, Ontario on February 12-14, 2020.
Interest in TreeHab has increased greatly internationally which has lead to efforts to offically establish TreeHab as an NPO in the United States (and other countries to follow).
