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 ...

A tree’s life is a cycle that’s so familiar — the lush verdant growth of summer, followed by the stunning palette of autumn foliage that arrives only to fall to the ground and become part of the ...

To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...

Spring is in full bloom and trees are beginning to look green again. Learning how to identify trees in yards, neighborhoods and local parks provides insight into the diversity and relationships found ...

This video series adds “spring bloom” to aid in the identification of different trees. With vivid pictures sharing what to look for regarding the leaves, bark and bloom, Purdue Extension Forester ...

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 ...

In this episode of ID That Tree, Recep Yildiz a FNR graduate student shares his expertise on how to ID black alder. Black alder, which is also known as common alder or European alder, is found in most ...

Welcome to ID That Tree! In this episode, Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee introduces us to a widespread and often overlooked native plant, the wild grape vine. Found across Indiana, this vine ...

SOUTH BELOIT – Nature at the Confluence is hosting a hike that will help participants to identify trees in the wintertime and will include hot chocolate, coffee, and hot herbal tea to warm up ...

Hoosiers have plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy Indiana’s wild places the weekend before the Fourth of July. Volunteer to clean up a park, gear up for National Canoe Day, learn how to ...