“Each bushel of seed or cones collected helps grow the next generation of Minnesota’s forests,” said Nicole Schafer, DNR seed ...

One of the simplest examples of how plants adapt to ensure that their species survives is found in pine cones. Evergreen trees that produce cones are called conifers. There are more than 600 species ...

Pine cones, in a way, made Minnesota what it is today. In the state's early colonial history, our towering white pines became the backbone of the lumber industry that Minnesota's major cities were ...

Look up the next time you pass a pine tree in Michiana — chances are it's loaded with cones. Conditions this season are ripe for an abundance of these woody reproductive organs of pine trees, and they ...

(WXYZ) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to pay you for pine cones. No, really. They’re asking residents to collect a bushel of red pine cones ...

MICHIGAN, USA — Making money all while helping plant trees is a pretty sweet deal, and you can capitalize on it next month. All you have to do is collect some pine cones. The Michigan Department of ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking individuals to collect tree seeds and cones this fall and winter.