In a county not blessed with ancient trees, this penduculate oak (quercus robur) is in an age group all by itself. Believed ...

Love watching hummingbirds and butterflies? Well, if you plant this fast-growing tree in your yard, those beautiful creatures ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...

Wildfires burned thousands of acres this spring in Pennsylvania and are a reminder of the importance of forests. Now there's ...

Wet weather this spring — and two years ago — could lead to an increase in ticks in Colorado, though the Front Range will get ...

When the author comes face to face with a big black bear, he has a perfect shot opportunity — until his rifle jams.

Deer have an excellent sense of smell, which they use to locate food.

Interestingly, an oak tree takes around 30-40 years to mature and then it will begin to produce acorns which are oak-tree seeds. Acorns become oak trees when given all the right conditions.

Ohio hides a natural sanctuary where ancient trees whisper secrets of the past and dramatic 100-foot bluffs offer views that ...

A rare look at the earliest stage of a pin oak tree shows how an acorn develops roots and leaves. Learn how one seedling was identified, transplanted and its role in supporting local wildlife.

Acorns are the nuts of oak trees and are often considered poisonous. This article tells you whether acorns are edible and explores their nutrients, benefits, and dangers.