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Learn About Everything Deer in Indiana, Integrated Deer Management Project Webinars

Are you interested in learning more about the Integrated Deer Management Project? Join us for four separate webinars as we dive deep into this multi-year research project. The webinars are FREE and you can register by using the links below....

ID That Tree: Yellow Birch

On this edition of ID That Tree, meet a range restricted species that is best identified by its bronze to yellowish bark, which often peels off in small flakes. The yellow birch, which is typically found natively in northern Indiana,...

Purdue Landscape Report: How do trees use water?

Purdue Landscape Report: Water covers approximately 71% of Earth’s surface, yet only 3% of the 326 million cubic miles of water on the planet is suitable for growing crops, such as trees. It can be said that water is the...

IN DNR Shares How to Keep Your Backyard Birds Healthy

MyDNR Email Newsletter: DNR recently updated its recommendations related to the bird disease outbreak. Based on the data received from reports submitted by Indiana residents, it appears that the bird illness is consistently affecting specific areas. Find which counties are...

ID That Tree: Northern Catalpa

On this episode of ID That Tree, meet the Northern Catalpa, native to southern Indiana along the Ohio River bottoms. This species, which provides rot resistant wood great for outdoor usage, features beautiful flower clusters in early summer, huge heart...

Plant Health Care Series with Tree Care Industry Magazine Interviews FNR Master Arborist

Tree Care Industry (TCI) Magazine: Plant health care (PHC) is the science and practice of understanding and overcoming the succession of biotic and abiotic factors limiting plants from achieving their full genetic potential in our landscapes and urban forests. Plant...

ID That Tree: Swamp White Oak

On this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to the swamp white oak, a native Indiana species typically found in bottomlands and wet sites. This member of the white oak group has rounded lobed...

New Facebook Resource: Let the Sun Shine In Indiana

Let the Sun Shine Indiana is a new Facebook page that has resources for landowners and natural resource managers along with woodland lovers. With commitments to sustain the health and diversity of our forests, grasslands and wildlife for future generations,...

ID That Tree Spring Bloom Edition: Bladdernut

In this spring bloom edition of ID That Tree, meet the bladdernut, which features clusters of tiny white/yellow flowers in the spring. Learn more about this small shrub from Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee inside. If you have any questions regarding...

Purdue Landscape Report: Oh What a Tangled Web They Weave!

Purdue Landscape Report: Just after the browned leaves on branches of trees attacked by periodical cicadas began to disappear from view, webworms and their associated browning started to spread through the landscape. Two of the more common webworms I have...

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