As kids, Jay and James Clarke traveled to state fairs and jobsites with their father and his portable sawmill. The twin brothers bought their first mill together as teenagers and settled into work as…

This week in the woods, the landscape shows its skeleton, and we can see the true ridgeline beneath the now-leafless hardwoods. Also more apparent during the beginning of this bare month are goldenrod…

Open Your Eyes to the Joy of Watching and Knowing Birds Bestselling author and acclaimed nature illustrator Clare Walker Leslie invites beginning birdwatchers to hone their observational skills with…

A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard Douglas W. Tallamy’s first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of readers to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in…

When I hug my son after a day of fall bouldering, his hair smells of the sun-warmed rock we’ve been climbing over. It’s a distinctive odor, evocative of gray ledges and golden light…

Our Stonewashed Cap is a great way to support your favorite magazine and look sharp at the same time! “Northern Woodlands magazine” is embroidered on this one-size-fits-all cap (with an…

Oak wilt has killed millions of trees in 24 states throughout the Midwest and south to Texas and is – slowly, for now – spreading into the Northeast. Scientists first described this…

Ambush bugs have sufficient cold tolerance to remain active late into the season, until hard frosts occur. As their name suggests, these insects sit motionless on plants, waiting for prey such as…

Our heavy-duty Cuffed Knit Beanie will keep you warm in the woods or anywhere you roam this winter! “Northern Woodlands” is embroidered on this one-size-fits-all, adult-sized knit cap.…

This lovely ornament is a testament to the beauty and majesty of the northeastern moose. Handcrafted by Danforth Pewter in Middlebury, Vermont. Measures 2 inches high by 1 7/8 inches wide. Dimensions…

Bring the North Country into your home for the holidays with the Loon Ornament. Handcrafted by Danforth Pewter in Middlebury, Vermont. Measures 2 1/8 inches wide. Dimensions are approximate as all…

Life from Treetops to Root Tips You can tell a lot about a tree from the company it keeps. James Nardi guides you through the innermost unseen world that trees share with a wondrous array of…

This ornament is an homage to the subtle beauty of this exquisite songbird. Their distinctly large black eyes and unique blue-gray plumage gives these birds a beauty that delights both casual and…

A wonderful ornament for an avid duck hunter or outdoor enthusiast; makes a lovely accent to your home decor year-round, not just during the holidays. Handmade by Danforth Pewter in Middlebury,…

Northern Appalachia is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth and home to a broad range of ecological and human cultures. With A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia, editors Todd Davis…

Decorate your den with this handsome set of four Black Bear prints featuring the original watercolor paintings of Jeanette Fournier. Each print measures 5”x 7” and is printed on heavy…

Herons represent self-reliance, self-determination, and the ability to evolve and adapt. Handmade by Danforth Pewter in Middlebury, Vermont. Measures 2 1/2 inches tall x 2 1/4 inches wide. Dimensions…

A favorite sight in the garden, in the woods, or at the birdfeeder, the chickadee is a year-round visitor in much of North America, because they don't migrate. They are known for more than just…

This week in the woods, a white pine snag with much of its bole rotted away displayed some of its branch rings in three dimensions. In lumber, we would see these conical features in cross section, as…

In cartoons, when a turtle is spooked, it retreats into and closes up its shell. While used for comic effect, this imagery is based in fact – although not all turtles are capable of this…