On a mid-July morning in Corvallis’ Willamette Park, Callie Gunderson’s two-year-old son climbed a maple tree. Gunderson said playing in the park is the best way to encourage him to be adventurous.

In nature, beauty often comes from imperfections. Uneven textures and mottled colors lend depth and character to materials like wood and stone, and people are increasingly looking to bring that ...

One thing I love about living in the age of the internet is that old students can keep in touch much more easily than when I was young-via email or social media. Recently a highlight in this kind of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS — Have you ever wondered what ...

As you glance up into tree limbs, perhaps searching for some sign of spring in a swelling flower bud, your sight might be arrested by fat, rounded growths on the bark. On some trees, these hard, woody ...

Wood furniture is a warm trend that will never go out of style, but certain types seem to become trendier depending on fads and designer tips. Since many home designs and themes are cyclical, it's no ...

A string of incidents targeting older trees for the trees’ burl wood in public parks in Corvallis, Oregon, may kill the trees. According to the OregonLive, at least 39 burls were taken from 12 trees ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Have you ever noticed an abnormal growth on the trunk of a tree that looked rather tumorous -- all bumpy and wart-like? Examples can be seen on random trees just about anywhere.