Lightning is often seen as a killer, leaving behind destruction and death of trees — but one tropical species has evolved to use the force of nature to its benefit. The tonka bean tree, scientifically ...

A group of big tree hunters want to know a lot about a black oak tree near Willow Street. Was this big tree a sapling when the Herr House was built nearby in 1719? Why was it spared as the surrounding ...

The biggest trees in Michigan are still being discovered. Sixteen new state champion tree contenders were submitted to the recent Michigan Big Tree Hunt, which goes to show that there are still ...

MyDNR, Indiana’s Outdoor Newsletter: We need the public’s help to update The Big Tree Registry, a list of the largest known specimen of each native tree species in Indiana. “Indiana’s currently ...

Michigan residents can participate in the 16th Biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt contest until August 22nd. Participants can submit photos of the largest trees they find for a chance to win prizes.