When I was a little girl in love with nature, most of the naturalists I knew about were men. Our family subscribed to the ...

Turning your gaze to your backyard can be more than just a pleasant break; it can be the start of a genuine adventure. While ...

Three years after the federal government listed a tiny Nevada toad on the endangered species list, a geothermal company seeking to develop a renewable power project near the toad's only known ...

Even techno optimists acknowledge that the skills children will need are evolving faster than schools can, and that the most ...

We are now entering the most glorious time of the year, with warm days and cool nights, football, apple orchards, and endless ...

Look closely at living and dead trees to find evidence of even smaller neighbors. A fine, uniform, granular sawdust pushed from tiny holes in bark can indicate beetle larvae feces, or “frass.” A large ...

Listening to bird songs and calls can help identify species and connect with the sounds of nature. An ornithologist provides ...

A post about a thrifter bagging a retro 1950s fridge at a yard sale has captivated users on Reddit. Images of the lucky find were shared in a post under the username u/tot-and-beans in the ...

It’s annoying to discover unsightly holes, mounds, or tunnels in your lawn or garden beds. But figuring out what’s excavating without your permission isn’t straightforward. “There’s some sleuthing ...

Remove potential food sources like bird feeders, pet food, and unsecured trash to deter wildlife. Secure your home by using hardware cloth to cover potential entry points like attics and crawlspaces.

The southern chinch bug is a highly damaging pest for St. Augustinegrass, often causing patches of dead grass in sunny, dry areas. Homeowners can identify an infestation by visually inspecting the ...

Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...