Field Guide

Often the only green thing on winter’s wooded slopes. The fronds hold fallen leaves to the ground, speeding their decomposition, enriching the soil.

A favorite of many! Red-bellied woodpeckers visit bird feeders in winter for sunflower seeds and suet.

Time for winter tree identification! Hackberry bark has distinctive corky, warty projections that join into ridges with age.

This common shrub bears dense clusters of pinkish-red berries that persist into winter. Stick some sprigs in your holiday wreaths.