Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected]. A ...

In what was already a record-setting fire season for California, two blazes have dealt another devastating blow to communities in the state. The Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire ...

92 x 49 x 24 in. (233.7 x 124.5 x 61 cm.) Canadian sculptor Floyd Elzinga merges iconic Canadian imagery with Pop art to create this outdoor, stainless steel pine cone. The pine cone hangs from a ...

Watch nature’s wonder unfold as a single pine cone transforms into a thriving pine tree over two years. #StonePine #PlantCare ...

Forget weather apps, watch pine cones! Nature's secret forecasters open wide in sunshine, Forget weather apps, watch pine cones! Nature's secret forecasters open wide in sunshine, releasing seeds on ...

36 x 19 x 19 in. (91.4 x 48.3 x 48.3 cm.) From his studio on the rugged Niagara escarpment, Canadian artist Floyd Elzinga, inspired by iconic imagery from the land – the maple leaf, pine tree and ...

The sight of huge pine cones on the table at a recent longleaf pine exhibit at Norfolk Botanical Garden was all it took to make me perk up and take notice. Up to 10 inches long, longleaf pine cones ...

Transform ordinary pine cones into a stunning upcycled home decor piece with this DIY tutorial. Learn step-by-step how to use pine cones and a bucket to create an eye-catching rustic centerpiece or ...

Looking to make a few extra bucks in September? Plan a hunt -- for red pine cones. Collecting a bushel of pine cones next month will net you $75 and help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ...

Feb. 16—According to the calendar, the winter solstice (the first day of winter) was Dec. 21, and the vernal equinox (the first day of spring) will be on March 19 (usually, March 21, but this is a ...