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What in the Woods is That?

Fallen Leaves

This selection of fallen leaves was gathered near our office in Corinth, Vermont. Name all six species.

Sparkling Stones

These sparkling stones(?) were found in a southern Vermont trout stream. What are they?

Red or Green Seeds

Depending on the time of year, the seeds from this plant can be green or red. What in the woods is it?

Alien Life-form

No, it’s not an alien life-form; and that’s all the help I’m giving you. What in the woods is it?

Telephone Pole

Dave Anderson was hiking along a telephone line right-of-way near Long Pond in Lempster, New Hampshire, when he noticed a telephone pole that was completely snapped off and was hanging…

Maple Leaf

This maple leaf seems covered with Nerds candy. A quick taste reveals the bumps in question are anything but sweet. What in the woods is it?

Curious-looking Insect

This curious-looking insect rests on a black-eyed Susan. What kind of bug is it? Common name is fine.

Cliff Face Oddities

These oddities are draped across a cliff face. What in the woods is this?

Adirondack Purple Box

This peculiar, purple object was seen hanging near a campground in the Adirondacks. What is it?

Maple Mushroom

This mushroom seems to ooze out of a dead maple in Corinth, Vermont. What is it?