For the average person, identifying what trees are in the forest can be difficult -- especially during winter, when their leaves have fallen.

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.

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 ...

WOODLAND walks are one of the very best ways to enjoy the winter months, as trees lend themselves very nicely to a more ...

Is that tree a pine, a fir or a spruce? Here's a handy guide to identifying the many species of trees populating Central ...

Scientists say there are more than 60,000 tree species worldwide. When it comes it identifying a species, there are many different characteristics that can be used — from its leaves to where it is ...

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 ...

A few years ago, I made a promise to myself that I would spend more time outside admiring this "nature" that everyone raves about. Quickly, I found out that there was way more to the outdoors than I ...

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 ...

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 ...