Here are five reasons you should appreciate spiders instead of despising them or, even worse, squishing them.
If you venture out into the preserves these days, there's a good chance you'll hear chorus frogs making a racket as they call out looking for a mate.
In the fall, the changing of the seasons means deciduous trees shed their leaves. But not all deciduous trees seem to get the memo when it comes to losing their leaves.
If you pay attention, plenty of clues are starting to pop up that signal warmer days are on the horizon.
Robins are the quintessential American bird, but how much do you really know about them?
One of the most anticipated events among birders each spring and fall is the arrival of the American white pelicans, and now is the time you'll once again start seeing these birds along waterways in the area.
It's peak migration season for sandhill cranes, so don't be surprised if you hear their loud, bugling call overhead.
A Q&A with famous paleontologist Steve Brusatte delves into the evolution of mammals after the age of dinosaurs.
Have you ever noticed that some snow is particularly sparkly or glittery? Scientists call it "snow sparkle," an effect caused by sunlight reflecting off ice crystals in the snow.
Despite what you may have heard, woolly bear caterpillars can't predict how bad the winter weather will be. But they do have a pretty cool way to survive even the most frigid temperatures.
African buffalo are one of two buffalo species in the world, and they share many similarities with North American bison.
It's skunk mating season, and as male skunks are out and about searching for mates, we may have more close encounters with these animals, resulting in that telltale smell in the air.
Pesky seagulls get a lot of attention from humans, but there is more to these birds than their thieving ways.
Snowstorms are often anticipated for days ahead of their arrival, but when does a snowstorm become a blizzard?
How do turtles breathe while they are underwater all winter? Through their butts, so to speak.
The days have become noticeably colder and shorter, and food supplies have become more scarce for many birds. But you can keep birds visiting your yard all year long by providing the right foods.
Here are five reasons you should appreciate spiders instead of despising them or, even worse, squishing them.
If you venture out into the preserves these days, there's a good chance you'll hear chorus frogs making a racket as they call out looking for a mate.
In the fall, the changing of the seasons means deciduous trees shed their leaves. But not all deciduous trees seem to get the memo when it comes to losing their leaves.
If you pay attention, plenty of clues are starting to pop up that signal warmer days are on the horizon.
Robins are the quintessential American bird, but how much do you really know about them?
One of the most anticipated events among birders each spring and fall is the arrival of the American white pelicans, and now is the time you'll once again start seeing these birds along waterways in the area.
It's peak migration season for sandhill cranes, so don't be surprised if you hear their loud, bugling call overhead.
A Q&A with famous paleontologist Steve Brusatte delves into the evolution of mammals after the age of dinosaurs.
Have you ever noticed that some snow is particularly sparkly or glittery? Scientists call it "snow sparkle," an effect caused by sunlight reflecting off ice crystals in the snow.
Despite what you may have heard, woolly bear caterpillars can't predict how bad the winter weather will be. But they do have a pretty cool way to survive even the most frigid temperatures.
African buffalo are one of two buffalo species in the world, and they share many similarities with North American bison.
It's skunk mating season, and as male skunks are out and about searching for mates, we may have more close encounters with these animals, resulting in that telltale smell in the air.
Pesky seagulls get a lot of attention from humans, but there is more to these birds than their thieving ways.
Snowstorms are often anticipated for days ahead of their arrival, but when does a snowstorm become a blizzard?
How do turtles breathe while they are underwater all winter? Through their butts, so to speak.
The days have become noticeably colder and shorter, and food supplies have become more scarce for many birds. But you can keep birds visiting your yard all year long by providing the right foods.
Give your paddling skills a refresh and refine your techniques to make paddling a breeze and keep you going strong all day.
Learn how to bait a hook, put tackle on a pole and cast plus gain hands-on experience while fishing along the shoreline under the guidance of an instructor
That buzz you hear coming from the trees in your yard is coming from dog-day cicadas that emerge every summer with their well-known buzzing sound.
The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors.
What are you doing to beat the heat this summer? If you can, add leaving water out for wildlife to your list.