In the last column we discussed tips and tricks for hand splitting gnarly firewood. Hand splitting is cheaper than a gym membership but may not be practical based on the type or amount of wood you…

I just bought a parcel of forestland and I don’t know where to start. Do I need a forester? Even for people who have owned a parcel of forestland for a long time, caring for a forest can be…

On days when I drop off my wife at her dance class, I explore Red Rocks Park in South Burlington, Vermont. I meet dog walkers and a few hardy birders but as far as I know, I’m the only one out…

(If You Know How and Where to Look) Groundnut (Apios americana), an herbaceous, perennial member of the pea family (Fabaceae), is native to most of the eastern United States and adjacent areas of…

“I love that Vermont’s woods offer glimpses of the past,” said Joshua Blouin, who spotted this old Chevy on a farm in Warren, Vermont. The farmer told Blouin he started driving this…

Approximately 50 people contribute to the words and images in each issue of the magazine, and still more provide support for the publication process. Here are some of our Winter 2024 contributors.…

This issue features: Axe Women Hemlock CLT Loon Rescue Spoon Carving and much more! Order a copy of this issue or visit Subscription Services to subscribe to our quarterly magazine. (See below for the…

The path I made in the snow three days ago had been used. A neighbor? I mused. Several of them, it turns out. Toe-tipped deer, their hooves leaving unmistakable marks. My path on the tote road –…

Monarchs and their migration are yet another marvel of the natural world. These Monarch Butterfly Earrings are a tribute to their beauty and fortitude. They are handcrafted in New Hampshire out of…

Standing on the berm of a small pond, I watch the resident beaver leave its lodge, a silhouetted nose moving through the water. It disappears briefly and returns with a branch in tow. The beaver…

Monarchs and their migration are yet another marvel of the natural world. This Monarch Butterfly Necklace is a tribute to their beauty and fortitude. It is handcrafted from jeweler’s brass and…

Our new trucker hats come in three great looking colors. Featuring stylish twill with mesh backs and an adjustable snapback closure. “Northern Woodlands” is embroidered in complimentary…

Show your support for pollinators with this vibrant eco-friendly tote. Made of high-quality organic cotton and beautifully illustrated by Adelaide Tyrol. This lovely White Admiral Tote Bag is built to…

Several weeks and many baths ago, my dog discovered a black-and-white stranger crossing our lawn. Wagging vigorously, and ignoring my frantic shouts, she ran up and offered her canine greeting: a…

This week in the woods, an eastern chipmunk paused with an acorn and retreated into its winter burrow beneath some tree roots in Fairlee, Vermont. This foraging trip was likely among the…

Our October reader photos captured autumn in all its glory: from sun-dappled leaves and captivating sunsets to stunning mountain views sprinkled with snow. We enjoyed the animal parent and offspring…

While out walking on a little-used woods trail beneath a steep cliff in central Vermont, we found this patch of yellow moss attached to the vertical rock face at the base of the cliff, surrounded by…

This week in the woods, we can take a closer look at some vacated nests, now more visible among the bare branches and withered greenery. We found this red-eyed vireo nest in Lyme, New Hampshire, in…

My friend Terry Gulick, who passed away earlier this year, used to tease me about my favorite yard tree. Terry did a lot of gardening jobs, when he wasn’t mentoring kids, and he was amused, and…

Join us for an afternoon in the woods with forester, author, and Northern Woodlands columnist Ethan Tapper. We will celebrate the publication of his new book How to Love a Forest and explore a beloved…