As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows ...

A tree’s life is a cycle that’s so familiar — the lush verdant growth of summer, followed by the stunning palette of autumn foliage that arrives only to fall to the ground and become part of the ...

Identifying trees in winter doesn’t stop at bark and buds. In this second part, we explore additional features and techniques ...

Ever wondered how you can identify a tree without its leaves? All tree species have different patterns of bark and leaf/flower buds that can be used to identify them even in winter time. In this ...

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

A walk in the woods this time of year is different. It’s quiet and monochromatic. Other than the crunch of your shoes on frozen ground, there isn’t as much to see or hear as a forest in spring or ...

SOUTH BELOIT – Nature at the Confluence is hosting a hike that will help participants to identify trees in the wintertime and will include hot chocolate, coffee, and hot herbal tea to warm up ...

“Woodland Wednesday Winter Tree ID: Leaves are for Chumps” will be held March 1 at the Lantern Court Estate at Camp Red Oak, 9203 Kirtland Chardon Road in Kirtland, for those who want to learn to use ...

Frost cracking in trees, may lead to loud "explosion" type noises over central Wisconsin as the arctic air arrives ...

On Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hunt will lead an in-person winter tree identification workshop. The focus of the workshop will be hands-on experience in reading winter characteristics for ...

North Branch Land Trust invites outdoor enthusiasts to join for a Winter Tree ID Hike, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18 at the North Branch Land Trust’s Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary on West Center ...