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 ...

Learn how to identify nut-bearing mast trees — oak, hickory, walnut, and more — in this guided 15-minute tree walk for bushcraft and foraging enthusiasts. 🌳 Take a walk with me through the woods as ...

With the start of the 2024 Hurricane Season which is forecast to be active homeowners should be proactive about preparations. The recent tornadoes and other storms in recent years have wreaked havoc ...

Quiz: Can you identify this tree from its leaf? Do you think you have a good handle on identifying trees by merely looking at their leaves? Do you know the difference between coniferous and deciduous, ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee takes us through the different characteristics of coniferous trees found here in Indiana, particularly their foliage and the ...

The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...

Learning to identify trees is a great way to get outside and explore the world around you. Trees provide a home for animals and insects, shade for humans and absorb harmful carbon dioxide. The first ...