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The Old Lady Who Heard the Trees Sing

Among Old Lady Murchisson’s unique gifts was her ability to set limbs, cure warts, or heal wounds. But, most famously, she forecast weather from the wind whistling through her woodland.
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Among Old Lady Murchisson’s unique gifts was her ability to set limbs, cure warts, or heal wounds. But, most famously, she forecast weather from the wind whistling through her woodland.

Religion, Beliefs and Ethics Women - Portraits All subjects
  • director
    André Desrochers
  • producer
    André Desrochers
  • script
    André Desrochers
  • music
    Jérôme Langlois

Education

Ages 8 to 12
School subjects
English Language Arts - Children's Stories/Fables Geography - Territory: Protected Science - Life Systems/Ecology

Questions/Activities:

  • What was the problem that the Old Lady faced? What was her solution?
  • What saying came from this story?
  • Say What?
    • Sayings often are rooted in history. Have your students find a regional phrase or saying that means something different to those from the area and explore the meaning and story behind it.

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