As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows ...

Identifying trees in winter doesn’t stop at bark and buds. In this second part, we explore additional features and techniques that make winter tree ID easier, from branching patterns to habitat clues.

Immature smooth alder catkins, or elongated flowers. Looking at buds can help identify trees in winter. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with staring at tree bark, you can begin to recognize the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Deciduous trees have lost ...

For the average person, identifying what trees are in the forest can be difficult -- especially during winter, when their leaves have fallen. But there are ways to determine what is out there during ...

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 ...

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a winter tree identification class on Sunday, Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hennen Conservation Area, 4622 Dean St. in Woodstock. The class fee ...

Learn to identify native trees in Toronto even without their leaves. This hands-on winter workshop will focus on key ID features such as bark patterns, buds, twigs, and overall tree shape. You will ...