"I'm a big fan of neighborhood nature," Vilar says ... Located just off of Sunset Highway, the 56-acre natural area houses over 2,000 trees and shrubs. The arboretum's website offers self ...

“We were very happy to show Joshua Tree just how awesome the sunsets out ... be shoulder to shoulder with other photographers during sunset, it is still something everyone must do when visiting ...

The spreading branches of this Sugar Maple are prominent outside the Nature Center. Photo by Jennifer Schlick. Some trees seem to excel, despite their tough start. Yellow Birch seeds, blown by the ...