Chapter

Urinating in a Jar 180 Feet in the Air
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35:16 - 40:30 (05:14)

A woman who lived on a tree platform in California had to resort to urinating in a jar while living 180 feet in the air, but had to be cautious not to damage plants with her waste. She also faced danger with inadequate safety equipment and disruptive interactions with loggers trying to cut down trees around her.

Clips
A group of activists and a woman named Julia spent 12 days trying to prevent loggers from cutting down Luna, a redwood tree.
35:16 - 37:11 (01:55)
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Environment
Summary

A group of activists and a woman named Julia spent 12 days trying to prevent loggers from cutting down Luna, a redwood tree. Julia was in the tree and almost fell when the loggers decided to cut down another nearby tree instead.

Chapter
Urinating in a Jar 180 Feet in the Air
Episode
82: She Speaks for the Trees. Headwaters Forest Reserve.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
A story about how one woman attempted to win over the people who were antagonistic towards her by trying to make friends with them, ask about their families and offering a snack and a photo.
37:11 - 37:54 (00:42)
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Human interaction
Summary

A story about how one woman attempted to win over the people who were antagonistic towards her by trying to make friends with them, ask about their families and offering a snack and a photo.

Chapter
Urinating in a Jar 180 Feet in the Air
Episode
82: She Speaks for the Trees. Headwaters Forest Reserve.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
Julia Butterfly Hill shares how living in a tree for 738 days inspired her environmental activism and how it can inspire others to protect nature in their own way.
37:54 - 39:15 (01:21)
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Environmental activism
Summary

Julia Butterfly Hill shares how living in a tree for 738 days inspired her environmental activism and how it can inspire others to protect nature in their own way.

Chapter
Urinating in a Jar 180 Feet in the Air
Episode
82: She Speaks for the Trees. Headwaters Forest Reserve.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
Julia, a tree-sitter, lived in a small platform that was barely holding together for two years.
39:14 - 40:30 (01:15)
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Environment
Summary

Julia, a tree-sitter, lived in a small platform that was barely holding together for two years. She had to defecate in a bucket and urinate in a jar, and there were no bathrooms on the platform.

Chapter
Urinating in a Jar 180 Feet in the Air
Episode
82: She Speaks for the Trees. Headwaters Forest Reserve.
Podcast
National Park After Dark