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 ...

Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America. Hickory isn't one single type of tree; it's a variety of species within the Carya genus. There are about 12 species that ...

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- Add searching for and identifying trees to your summer list of outdoor activities. The search is on through Sept. 8 to find the biggest shagbark hickory tree in Geauga County.

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 ...

When it comes to fall foliage, this has been a somewhat lackluster year, but on my hillside and on a few other homesites in the neighborhood, the steadfast, old hickory trees are sporting ...

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 ...

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

Trees give much-needed shade during the summer, which is particularly welcome in times of record-high heat. But mature trees also can harbor dead branches, faulty roots and rotting bark, creating a ...

There is a project taking place this spring to improve the visitor experience at the Forest Park Arboretum by putting identification tags on trees. The Forest Park Arboretum is a collection of trees, ...