WIBC

Indiana Tree Recognized as Largest of its Species in the Nation

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind.–A swamp chestnut oak tree in Jennings County has been recognized as the largest of the species in the country by the National Champion Tree Program. It has a height of 95 feet, a ...
The Indianapolis Star

Get out this weekend to explore a cave, fish or learn about butterflies and how to ID trees

The weather this weekend looks like a mixed bag of sunshine and rain, but that shouldn't stop you from getting out and exploring the varied wonders of Indiana's state parks. Weekend activities include ...
Wane

Indiana home to largest tree of its kind in the country

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A swamp chestnut oak tree in Jennings County has been recognized as the largest of the species in the country by the National Champion Tree program, according to a press ...
The Star Press

Remember the three 'Bs' — branches, bark and buds — to identify trees in winter

A walk in the woods this time of year is different. It’s quiet and monochromatic. Other than the crunch of your shoes on frozen ground, there isn’t as much to see or hear as a forest in spring or ...
extension.purdue.edu

Indiana’s River Trees

If you drive near rivers in Indiana, you may have noticed a lot of the same types of trees that tend to line the banks of these waterways. After coming up with my own “top 5” list, I also consulted ...