Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

After smoking more than 115 pounds of pork shoulder (plus chicken breasts, salmon, corn and pork chops), we feel confident ...

Invasive plants threaten the health of Eden Prairie’s parks and wild spaces, but volunteers are fighting back.

Squirrels perform acrobatic feats among tree branches, chipmunks dart between hiding spots with cheeks impossibly stuffed with seeds, and occasionally a red fox might trot along the shoreline, its ...

The land that now comprises A.W. Marion State Park was once farmland, and hints of this agricultural heritage can still be spotted by observant visitors – old fence lines, the occasional foundation ...

Spruce bark is rich in phenolic compounds that protect trees from pathogenic fungi. A research team at the Max Planck ...

The sycamore tree is one of the most recognizable giants of nature. From its peeling bark to its broad leaves, it carries ...

If you want to feel the calming beauty of a mature forest, Marin County offers plenty of opportunities. Numerous trails lead into our quiet backcountry. As you slow down, the woodland reveals ...

Standing on an esker northeast of Ampersand Mountain, retired state biologist Ray Curran pointed to a fen he first visited ...

The Van Eck Forest in northwestern California is home to iconic coast redwood trees, which store more above-ground carbon per ...