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.

Learning about the art of maple sugaring, when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup while on a hike, a cooking demonstration, and a tasting Saturday at Robinson Nature Center. Lead ...

You don't have to be a trained arborist to notice that certain trees have unique traits that can help you identify them. Spiky, round seed pods are one giveaway when you're trying to figure out which ...

A sign promoting the maple sugaring demonstration at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham on Saturday, January 28, 2023.Get Photo Mindy Schmitt, senior naturalist, leads an educational talk ...

Experts offer advice on caring for maple trees, getting roses to bloom and more. Henry R. asks: My Owari Satsuma failed to produce the abundant amount of fruit this year. I was told that many fruit ...

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 ...

FRANKLIN – About a dozen fifth-grade students crowded around Michael DeMain and a 175-year-old maple tree in the forest preserve surrounding the Wehr Nature Center in Franklin, eager to collect sap on ...