Nothing looks prettier than a snow-covered tree in winter. Beneath the surface, however, that same tree could be suffering ...

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 ...

As the fall winds blow the remaining leaves from deciduous trees and the plants have gone dormant for the season, the bones ...

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – Learn about the three Bs of wintertime tree identification during this guided walk at a Michigan state ...

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

Most of us enjoying knowing the names of our acquaintances - including trees. It's tougher to identify trees in winter because most have no leaves, which is how we generally recognize trees. But by ...

A mysterious fruit tree in your yard might not be what it seems. Subtle differences in color, bloom, and shape can reveal its ...

Ludington State Park’s “tree identification pathway” has 14 signs with fun facts about trees that line both sides.

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 ...

Scientists say there are more than 60,000 tree species worldwide. When it comes it identifying a species, there are many different characteristics that can be used — from its leaves to where it is ...