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Old Forest

Today’s Commercial Appeal puts a spotlight on the Midtown Urban Forestry Fellowship, a partnership between

Densiometer
Old Forest

The Old Forest State Natural Area is full of mysteries. Why do some large trees

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Old Forest, Volunteers

If you’re reading this anywhere in the Southern United States, you’re bound to be familiar

Old Forest Cyclist
Old Forest

We know that many of you love walking, running, biking, or just reflecting in the

Black Throated Green Warbler
NatureZen and Photography, Old Forest

After spending the winter getting to know the cold-weather residents of the Old Forest, I

Red Shouldered Hawk
NatureZen and Photography, Old Forest

Since our last spotlight on the birds of the Old Forest, the weather has warmed

White Throated Sparrow
NatureZen and Photography, Old Forest

The Old Forest State Natural Area is a treasure in all four seasons, but winter

Woodpecker
Old Forest

Overton Park is full of beautiful old trees. Many specimens in the Old Forest State

Trillium
NatureZen and Photography, Old Forest

While it’s certainly fooled us a couple of times already this year, we’re finally prepared

Mc Log
NatureZen and Photography, Old Forest

Last week I was walking along the Old Forest trail when an unusual tree caught

Privet Jan
Old Forest

If you walked through the Old Forest this winter, you probably noticed many piles of

Buds
NatureZen and Photography, Old Forest

It’s an understatement to say that we’re itching for spring to arrive at Overton Park.

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