I saw my first butterflies of spring this past weekend. While hiking up Bauneg Beg Mountain in North Berwick, mourning cloak ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amidst our hurriedness in life, Earth is infinitely patient and the cycling seasons follow their appointed rounds with measured ...

A droplet is pictured on moss. Photo by Taylor Brennan When the long winter months come to its final days, we all desperately search for any signs that will bring a break from nature’s cold darkness.

Banding birds provides data that helps us understand the movements of birds. Bird banding demonstrations happen at ACNC Saturday mornings in the spring. Photo by Jennifer Schlick If the groundhog sees ...

Despite lingering winter weather, lengthening days are triggering early signs of spring in nature. Phenology is the science of how natural cycles, like animal breeding and plant growth, respond to ...

Spring is officially here! The vernal equinox happened last Friday, March 20, at 10:36 a.m. —the time when the sun shines most directly on the equator, resulting in nearly equal amounts of daylight ...

A wildflower viewing trip to southern Ohio in early April revealed a plethora of blooms. The Ohio River Bluffs preserve in Adams County boasts diverse wildflowers, including Virginia bluebells, wood ...

Spring is one of the best times of year for hiking – conditions are more favourable, with mild temperatures, longer days and less risk of extreme heat. This allows you to tackle longer hikes or with ...

Spring has arrived at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, the ideal destination to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Ozark Mountains. The park offers something for everyone, from outdoor enthusiasts to ...

Nature watchers often observe the changes as we go through the months. Phenologists have noted that virtually every month has a difference between the first half and the second. We had a good example ...

As the winter days begin stretching themselves out a little bit longer, we’re getting closer to those first buds of spring. After moving to the area last year to lead King County Library System, I’m ...

Sherry Kuehl is thanking Mother Nature for a cool, colorful springtime. Sherry Kuehl Special to The Star I feel like I need to write a thank you note to Mother Nature for bequeathing my neck of the ...