A two-part workshop on winter tree identification is scheduled for Feb. 12 and Feb. 14 at Spring Mill State Park. The ...

Winter is a great time to notice more about the tree in your yard, on your street or road, especially by taking a walk or hike at a local park. The fresh air will do you some good on a sunny day.

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 ...

Observing and identifying trees is a type of play that benefits kids in multiple ways. For starters, research has found that simply being around trees improves cognitive development and lowers the ...

The photo is of a sycamore tree at Red-tail’s McVey Memorial Forest. 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 ...

WOODLAND walks are one of the very best ways to enjoy the winter months, as trees lend themselves very nicely to a more sculptural look even when they have lost their leaves. Tree identification is ...

Do you know all the trees in your yard? As leaves emerge from buds very soon, I’d challenge you to identify your trees this year. Proper identification of trees is important so we can select the best ...

For the average person, identifying what trees are in the forest can be difficult -- especially during winter, when their leaves have fallen. But there are ways to determine what is out there during ...

If you’ve ever wanted to be the kind of hiker who can tell the difference between a Doug fir and a pine tree, you’ve come to the right place. Every species of tree has unique characteristics, from its ...

A few years ago, I made a promise to myself that I would spend more time outside admiring this "nature" that everyone raves about. Quickly, I found out that there was way more to the outdoors than I ...

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 ...