
White oak
Maryland’s state tree supports insects and wildlife; rounded leaf lobes and pale bark reward a slower look in mature woodland.
Browse the published Explore collection for Rhode Island, United States. Open a discovery for its field guide, practical details, and background.

Maryland’s state tree supports insects and wildlife; rounded leaf lobes and pale bark reward a slower look in mature woodland.

Follow this jewel-colored char from shaded headwaters to Adirondack ponds, where water quality shapes its future.

A rugged freshwater turtle is easiest to notice when it leaves the water to nest, not while it lies hidden below.

New York's state insect once seemed ordinary; finding its precise pattern now demands care and a little luck.

Recognize New York's state tree by more than its color: bark, paired buds, and leaf shape tell the whole story.