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 ...

Pine cones are everywhere this time of year. We see them on wreaths, in baskets, door-swags, and of course on trees and the ground. Aside from their decorating uses, pinecones play an important role ...

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 ...

People walking through the woods can kick pine cones — unless you make wreaths, what else would you do with them? Especially in a mast year when the evergreens go into reproductive overdrive, their ...

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 ...

Handcrafted hybrid vases combine epoxy resin artistry with natural pine cones. Featuring mesmerizing blue and silver mica ...

Transform ordinary pine cones into a stunning upcycled home decor piece with this DIY tutorial. Learn step-by-step how to use ...

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 ...