All living things die, which is too often perceived as a negative phenomenon. Yet, forest mortality yields an opportunity for both change and rejuvenation. These dynamics are wonderful to witness, and ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

Looking for relief from the sun? These seven fast-growing shade trees are perfect for creating a cooler, more comfortable backyard in a short time.

A late March ice storm hit 12 counties in northern Michigan, downing or damaging three million acres of trees. The state's ...

An ice storm in late March damaged forests across a 12-county area in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

The geology, fossils and human stories of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument are part of a common geologic heritage.

On Friday, June 27, 2025, this author got to visit a small portion of where the Trout Fire had burned beside NM 15 beyond Signal Peak. She went with Trout Fire public information officer Starr Farrell ...

In June of 2022 we headed out West with our main objective Yellowstone National Park. The day we were to arrive, the entire ...

A coffee-drinking, bike-riding oasis, Northampton combines the charm of a village with big-city culture and natural beauty.

Scientists found a large river predator, weighing up to 220 pounds, in China and discovered a new species, a study said and ...

Four new public radio stations are now participating in the "One Small Step" initiative from StoryCorps, thanks to a fresh grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.