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 ...

Woodturning Pine Cone Waterfalls is about turning raw nature into graceful flow. The cones create striking textures, while ...

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 ...

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 ...

Watch a stunning Multi Colour Pine Cone Vase come to life on the lathe! Combining natural pine cones, bold epoxy resin pigments, and a burl base, this unique creation blends nature and craftsmanship ...

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 ...

Trees are very sensitive to the amount of daylight they receive. As nights get longer, cells at the base of leaves start to divide, which starts to block the veins carrying carbohydrates and minerals ...

I think everyone here in the Seacoast area has noticed the huge amount of white pine cones produced this year. Large quantities litter the ground. Red squirrel middens — piles of cones stripped of ...

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 ...