I have always considered rubs, those white scars on the forest’s saplings, a mystery in the world of the whitetail buck. At least in my mind, we call sign made by deer "ground scrapes," including the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina, previously Rhus hirta) is a common plant with a strikingly uncommon appearance. The young ...

When I announced to some friends that I was planning to establish a native sumac grove on my property, the first thing I heard was, “Why would you want to plant that trash tree on your property?” I ...

Are the grape vine’s tendrils those of a parasite or bounteous provider? Is the Canada goose an embodiment of nature’s wild spirit or a despoiler of parks and golf courses? It all depends on your ...

Many birds, including Blue Jays, feed on Staghorn Sumac berries in late winter. Over the course of spring, different tree species produce buds and leaves on a staggered schedule. This variation has ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Some trees are valuable, not for one spectacular characteristic, but ...