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

The photo is of a sycamore tree at Red-tail’s McVey Memorial Forest. 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 ...

To the untrained eye, trees in winter may all look like an indistinct sea of brown. But to the people who know and love trees, each barren trunk is unique. Anita Jurkowski was interested in forestry ...

As Jackie Raiford ran her hand across the bark of a tree in Fountain Rock Park, she asked the group in front of her how they could identify it with no leaves. They ran down a list of clues. Were the ...

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.

Every year I teach several winter-tree identification classes. Even though they are always held outdoors no matter how cold it is, student evaluations indicate such classes are generally fun. Showing ...

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – Learn about the three Bs of wintertime tree identification during this guided walk at a Michigan state park. While leaves are a useful tool for pinpointing tree species during ...

Winter is a slow time for me — there is no weeding or mowing or transplanting to do — so I have time to cross-country ski or walk almost every day. I love observing the trees and native shrubs of the ...

Join Janet Eger from the White River Forestry Committee on Feb. 6 and Feb. 8 to hone your skills in identifying trees in winter. People are encouraged to attend both sessions of the workshop but if ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X PINE GROVE – Despite the vast collection of trees represented at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, ...

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 ...