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Meet the Barkleavies:
A Family Tree with Issues

Four trees, one different kind of family. Follow Bud, Chlorophyllis, Ace, and Pinelope as they grow wiser, facing the challenges and opportunities confronting trees and forests. Whether you laugh, wince, or cry, there’s something to learn in every zany, monthly episode. The Barkleavies truly are a family tree with issues!

Meet the characters:

Chlorophyllis Barkleavie

Mother

Name Chlorophyllis Barkleavie
Age 41
Species Common hackberry
Occupation Air quality specialist
Hobbies Birding, gardening
Favorite song Anything off “The Joshua Tree” album
Favorite movie Ed Wood
Favorite book Roots
Dislikes Warts. Lawnmowers.
Inside scoop An absent minded tree-hugger, but also a real worry-wart when it comes to her kids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bed Barkleavie

 

 

 

 

Father  
Name Bud Barkleavie
Age 50
Species Sycamore
Occupation Hydraulic engineer
Hobbies

 Fishing, woodworking

Favorite song  “Raindrops keep falling on my head”
Favorite movie A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Favorite book The Giving Tree
Dislikes Kids who build tree forts. Jokes about peeling bark
Inside scoop A likeable guy who really grows on you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinelope Barkleavie

 

 

 

 

Daughter  
Name Pinelope Barkleavie
Age 17
Species White pine
Occupation Student
Hobbies Anything outdoors, Crafts (especially homemade potpourri)
Favorite song “O Christmas Tree”
Favorite movie Forest Gump
Favorite book The Lorax
Dislikes Lightning.  Pine-based cleaners. Wreathmakers.
Inside scoop Beautiful but a bit sappy at times. Loves to needle her parents and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ace Barkleavie

 

 

 

 

Son  
Name Acer Barkleavie
Nickname Ace
Age 19
Species Norway maple
Occupation Student (repeating his senior year in high school
Hobbies Hanging out
Favorite song “Feed the Tree”
Favorite movie Rebel Without a Cause
Favorite book Twisted Tree
Dislikes Herbicides
Inside scoop Ace carries a lot of attitude.
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