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 ...

He taught us to recognize the diamond pattern on hickory bark and reminded us to check whether branches were opposite or ...

Mar. 9—EAU CLAIRE — Lucas Barth didn't have to look far to find inspiration for a sweet project to offer North High School special education students. The assistant principal at North merely had to ...

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 ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Have you noticed the lemon-yellow trees on area streets and in yards? A common ailment strikes like clockwork on certain maple types. My wife, Mary, always one to look on the bright side, suggested ...

Botanists use the flower of a plant to identify its scientific name, genus and species. The number, size and shape of petals and sepals are all important. With trees, we don’t always see the flowers ...

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 ...