Flowers and trees are starting to bloom across Ohio, but not all things in bloom are a good thing.

MetroParks of Butler County removed several Callery pear trees and repurposed them to create fish habitat.

The stinky trees can be easily spotted in the spring because of their bright white blooms. Homeowners in Butler County can apply for a free replacement tree from MetroParks with proof of removal from ...

Callery pear trees are one of six invasive species noted in state legislation, advancing efforts to limit sales.

Missouri residents who cut down invasive Callery pear trees on their property can receive a free native tree through a statewide buyback program this spring. The Missouri ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation will begin its 2026 Callery Pear Buyback Program to stop the growth of the invasive ...

It’s no surprise that the tree pollen is in the “very high” category this week because spring is here. The daffodils and ...

Have invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees? Cut them down and get a free native tree! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Missouri ...

It seems spring has finally reached Ohio. “With warmer temperatures, we are starting to see some of our first blooms of the season,” said Thomas Becker, an Ohio State University Extension Agriculture ...

The Missouri Invasive Plant Council will host a Callery pear buyback program April 21. Registration for the buyback will open March 16 and run until April 16.

Missourians who register and cut down a Callery pear tree from their property will receive a free native tree.