In the summer they bloom, in the fall they ripen and in the winter you can roast them on an open fire—or at least, hear Nat King Cole sing about them in his 1961 rendition of “The Christmas Song.” ...

Conservationists pose with an American chestnut sapling at the Meadowcroft Estate in Sayville on May 1. From left: The Long Island Conservancy's Melissa Feudi, Frank Piccininni, Marshall Brown and ...

A hiker detailed his experience seeking out an orchard of American chestnut trees in the Lesesne State Forest in Virginia. For most people, this might not seem like such a big deal, but for scientists ...

GRANTHAM, N.H. (WCAX) - Efforts are underway in New Hampshire to bring the American chestnut tree back to the East Coast. The Grantham Conservation Commission recently planted 23 chestnut trees on ...

It’s the first edition of Li’l Friday in 2026, and there are plenty of ways to kick off the New Year — many of which include ...

When Illinois landowners noticed tree deaths and diseases on their properties ramp up in 2017, they suspected industrial agriculture. A survey found herbicides in 90 percent of tree tissues Christian ...

Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. The Christmas tree feels like a tradition from time immemorial—and in some ways it is.

Christmas trees—and conifers in general—have made some surprising cameos throughout U.S. history, author Trent Preszler reveals in his book Evergreen ’Tis the season for conifers—whether they are ...

The Golden Globe nominations came out on Monday, and two films dominated: One Battle After Another with nine nominations and Sinners with seven. On the television side, The White Lotus led with six ...

Amazon is offering up to 40% off on holiday trees and decorations. The sale includes major brands like Hallmark, Lenox, Kurt Adler, and National Tree Company. Shoppers can find deals on items ranging ...

While many of us are still reeling from Thanksgiving and Cyber Week, tons of holiday sales are happening, especially on Christmas decorations and other seasonal buys. If you haven’t put up your tree ...

Wellsboro is a borough in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, close to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania and popular hiking and biking trails. The small town also has a holiday history and comes alive ...