Secret tips for identifying trees on a woodland walk. WOODLAND walks are one of the very best ways to enjoy the winter months ...

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 ...

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 ...

I love trees, and want to know the name — both English and Latin — of each one that lives in our woods. And although you could name your favorite tree Bob or Shirley, it makes sense to know that Bob ...

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 ...

Some bark is very distinctive. Beech (Fagus grandifolia), for example, has a smooth gray bark that you can learn in moments. I love to run my hands over the bark, as if petting an elephant. (And yes, ...

I've been learning to identify trees for a few years now. I've relied on the "NYC Trees" book, which is excellent. It, however, does not provide good info for identifying trees in winter - info about ...