Here in New England, the pine bark beetle also seems to be causing more tree deaths than previously, and ecologists have ...

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

He taught us to recognize the diamond pattern on hickory bark and reminded us to check whether branches were opposite or ...

The precious, fragrant resin is the scent of the festive season and rising in popularity in the wellness industry – but its ...

Not all birds fly south for the winter. Surprisingly, there are many familiar birds that stay in our area for the winter, ...

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

I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of ...

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 ...