Right now, because the trees are all the same age and are in close proximity, it’s sort of a ready-made buffet for the ...

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...

Pine beetle infestations are quickly spreading across large areas of Colorado's ponderosa pine forests prompting action from ...

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

Last month, this column focused on the desirable characteristics of Christmas trees, one of which is good needle retention.

Adding turmeric to your diet can have benefits for conditions like arthritis and high cholesterol. Enjoy it in golden milk or ...

At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny ...

Fresh pictures captured by local wildlife photographer Dennis Becht show a young female bald eagle thriving near Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 near Fulton. It’s been nearly 2 months ...

Valley County experienced significant damage as trees fell all over the county after a devastating wind storm late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Clubmosses are not true mosses — they are the oldest group of vascular plants, which evolved 410 million years ago and ...

The March 2025 ice storm in northeastern Lower Michigan was impactful. Many residents were forced to leave the area until power was restored. Access to properties was hampered for months. Chainsaws ...

A biologist finds respite in an old growth forest near Ampersand Mountain that he first discovered with his mentor Greenleaf Chase.