Where design meets the wild. The field record is our way of documenting
the species, stories, and spaces that inspire every Zoobotanic™ piece.

Summer pine forest by Zoobotanic, featuring a native red squirrel harvesting green cones above an organic seedbed.

Red Squirrels & Organic Seedbeds

In North America’s sprawling northern woods, summer brings a vibrant rhythm. During July and August, the deep forest enters its most beautiful, busy phase.

Deep in the woods

Forget the myth of the simple woodland scavenger. The native American Red Squirrels are highly calculating tree planters with a taste for the nutritious seeds found within fresh, green cones. During the height of summer, these creatures engage in a sophisticated harvesting frenzy—snipping vibrant green cones straight from the high canopy and showering them down to the forest floor.

IS THAT FOREST TRASH OR A FOREST STRUCTURAL BLUEPRINT?

A narrative brand infographic by Zoobotanic illustrating how red squirrels drop green cones to harvest seeds, creating a spongy organic mound called a midden that traps moisture as a natural cooler to sprout new saplings.

To create the perfect “natural cooler,” these cleaver squirrels meticulously choose shady locations near water sources to maximize moisture absorption—building an organic seedbed entirely out of surface waste on the forest floor that preserves seeds naturally without them ever needing to be buried in the soil!

While humans see a random pile of forest trash, the red squirrel sees a highly calculated structural blueprint. The next time you spot a red squirrel in the woods, you aren't just looking at a cute gatherer; you are looking at a master tree planter of the forest.

🎥 Watch the Wildness Reel

Catch a glimpse of this incredible species in motion. This video reel captures the exact wildlife and rhythms of the ecosystems that inspire our collection. Stream the full series and discover more wild territories of our planet on the Zoobotanic™ YouTube Channel here.

We make jewellery that celebrates the beautiful interconnectedness of these pine forests. 

Explore Our Squirrel & Pine Forest Series here.

The Zoobotanic Z06 jewellery collection, featuring a mixed white and yellow-toned squirrel, pinecone, and pine leaf motif necklace and stud earrings laid elegantly over a piece of textured forest bark, inside a sunlit pine forest alongside a native red squirrel perched nearby.

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Creative Note from the Zoobotanic Team: To offer you a vivid visual window into nature, our team curates audio and imagery inspired by the authentic soundscapes and habitats of the species celebrated throughout our collections. We also utilize generative AI as an engineered design tool, translating our design inspiration that comes from true nature into our media.

At Zoobotanic™, we redefine lifestyle by connecting nature with the artifacts we use daily, believing that every piece we bring into our lives is an opportunity to look
closer at our relationship with the wild.

Learn more about our Tri-Pillar Impact Model, Impact Framework, and Campaigns here!