Oak trees are focal points of many home landscapes, parks, and green spaces throughout Wisconsin. Several species are native ...

Acorns (Quercus) are a nutritious wild edible food available in the fall, but they require proper preparation to be consumed safely. Found on many oak tree species, these bitter nuts can be gathered ...

Elspeth Hay, the WCAI reporter who hosts “The Local Food Report,” had an epiphany. You can eat acorns! Out in her driveway, she ...

Oak acorns processed into coffee-like beverages are rich in antioxidants and safe, positioning them as a sustainable superfood for health-conscious individuals.

Vessels in a tree’s xylem transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant. Hardwood tree species tend to have large ...

Viral posts claimed scientists developed "artificial trees" to clean the air 1,000 times more efficiently than real trees.

Are California native oaks part of your landscape? Let’s look at ways we can create gardens in and around oaks that preserve, ...

An Army Corps contractor explained that they were following the requirements of the Migratory Bird Act of 1918, signed by ...

Get up close with the playful and agile world of squirrels in this charming wildlife footage. Watch as they scurry up trees, leap between branches, and nibble on acorns with remarkable dexterity. This ...

The Lincoln Public Library’s Lincoln250 time capsule is accepting submissions through Thursday, July 31. Stop by the library for a form or use this online form to explain why the library important to ...

The government is sure to give far more weight to Justice Michael Wigney’s judgment that it has no legal duty of care to protect Torres Strait Islanders from the ravages of climate change than to his ...

Every year since 1971, a survey dedicated to mast (fruits, seeds or nuts of trees or shrubs that serve as food for wildlife) ...