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Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," ...

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Hidden strategically around my desk area were the seed pods of the witch hazel bush. That morning, they had dried just enough ...

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Wandering through the woods this time of year, occasionally I’ve come across a small deciduous tree laden with cone-like ...

Considering using cypress for that outdoor furniture project on your to-do list? A pro woodworker gives his insights.

Ever wonder what the hardest wood in the world is? A professional woodworker explains the Janka scale and how wood hardness ...

The University of Denver is one of many areas in the city that used to be barren of trees. But now, it's a favorite ...

The variety of tree species planted in Denver can make for stunning fall colors, especially in some of the parks in and around the city.