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

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 ...

It may sound ridiculous to plant trees in the winter, but there are a few varieties in special conditions that may tolerate (or prefer) a cold planting period.

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 ...

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 ...

Identifying trees in winter doesn’t stop at bark and buds. In this second part, we explore additional features and techniques that make winter tree ID easier, from branching patterns to habitat clues.

If you know what trees populate your forest, you can better manage them for money-making opportunities, such as logging and maple syrup production, and to prevent pests and diseases from causing ...

Discover how to identify trees during the winter months by observing buds, bark, and overall structure. Presented by Becca Koetz, Urban Agriculture Educator, and Dolly Foster, Horticulture Program ...

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.

There is a different type of beauty during the winter. After months of seeing the luscious summer greenery and vibrant fall foliage, the colors fade and snow blankets the landscape in white. But what ...