Trees can contribute greatly to healthy child development. In a pioneering study of a rural town in the 1970s, Roger Hart found that children loved to make tree houses and engage in make-believe play under the branches—activities that foster creativity and imagination. Recently (2018, 2021), Carla Gull and her colleagues surveyed parents of children who climb trees. While the parents reported minor injuries, they believed that tree-climbing helped their children develop physical dexterity and personality traits such as independence and self-confidence. To get a clearer picture of how trees connect children to nature and provide a sense of peace, it is useful to look at the lives of two highly creative people.