At first glance, the world of ants may seem far removed from our everyday lives. Yet, on closer inspection, they often face ...

I just saw a Stellar’s Jay — a lovely rascal, ocean blue and iridescent with a sweeping black crest — carefully inspecting my ...

Winter is still solidly here but signs of spring are beginning to reveal themselves up here on the Gunflint Trail. Skiers and snowmobilers have had a great month enjoying the deep snow on all the ...

Trees can be identified in winter by observing their needles, bark, branching patterns, and buds. Distinctive bark, such as the smooth gray bark of a beech or the peeling white bark of a paper birch, ...

BIRCH TREE, Mo. (KY3) - A second man faces charges in connection with a shooting at Birch Tree City Park in November. William Norris of Birch Tree is charged with assault. Court records show the ...

Yellow birch seed cone bracts. Notice winged seeds, lower left and upper middle, Dec. 31, 2025. Photograph © Judy Isacoff. “When we all take part, we create the ...

When the snow lays deep and leaves have long since dropped, the woods may seem featureless. Without leaves, it can feel nearly impossible to tell one species from another. But for those who take a ...

2ft tall twig tree White colour Warm white LEDs Great tabletop size Indoor use only Battery operated (3xAA, not included) Add a touch of sparkle to your décor with this 2ft white twig tree. Featuring ...

Birch Tree Bookery, the only independent bookstore in Marion, has opened a second location in Bucyrus. The store, owned by Crystal and Justin Bessler, opened at 1810 E. Mansfield St., according to an ...

If you've ever been to a wine tasting, you've probably seen people swish sips of it in their mouths to evaluate the flavor. In a University of Alaska Fairbanks test kitchen, that's exactly what food ...

A white birch tree with a birchbark basket of flowers nestled in it. (Karen Wils photo) ESCANABA — Two country cousins stand by the river. They are tall, strong and handsome and have called Upper ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...