Observing and identifying trees is a type of play that benefits kids in multiple ways. For starters, research has found that simply being around trees improves cognitive development and lowers the ...

A few years ago, I made a promise to myself that I would spend more time outside admiring this "nature" that everyone raves about. Quickly, I found out that there was way more to the outdoors than I ...

The sycamore tree is one of the most recognizable giants of nature. From its peeling bark to its broad leaves, it carries ...

THREE RIVERS, Mich. — If you have trees down on your property after Sunday’s severe storms, you’re not alone. Tree services all across West Michigan are busy with storm clean up. Matthew Bainbridge, ...