If you're like me, late spring and early summer is a favorite time of the year. It's a treat to get outdoors, and I'm of the opinion that you don't need to travel beyond city limits for the delightful opportunity to do so. For me, nearby neighborhoods are where I make my rounds, passing through those I both know and don't know, all part of the fun of getting some fresh air and taking some time to observe.

Of all the streets I've walked, I find that those I come back to are always abundant in trees. Personally, I am captivated by trees not only because of their graceful, larger-than-life exi...