Trees are the lifeblood of the forest. While alive, they form their body; as snags (standing dead trees), they provide ...

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 ...

No decision matters more in a garden than where to plant a tree, and winter is the season in which to do so, argues this week ...

I recently led a hike at the new Bauneg Beg South Conservation Area (see Great Works Regional Land Trust for more details about trails) in North Berwick, Maine. Near the top, the trail plunges into a ...

Simple nature-based activities can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve mental health—no wilderness or special gear required.

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Services to fly five species of tree seeds aboard Artemis I, including sweetgums, loblolly pines, sycamores, ...

March in the Northland is a month of great changes and a plethora of nature happenings. It is another month when the weather seems to get the most attention. In the beginning, it is still winter; cold ...

One thing I love about living in the age of the internet is that old students can keep in touch much more easily than when I was young-via email or social media. Recently a highlight in this kind of ...

Treetop living is not just for kids. These architect-designed, "nest-like" dwellings – created in forests all over the world ...

A new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation indicates that 2026 could bring a sharper focus on nature-based sustainability efforts.