I am not a native of Southern California. Since moving here over a decade ago, I have heard stories of the infamous wild parrots that are heard long before they are seen. Yet, I have never seen any ...

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s ...

When it comes to spectacular scenery combined with historic charm, the Niles Canyon Railway in Sunol delivers an experience that’s hard to beat. This vintage railway offers a journey through one of ...

Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds. A few dozen birdwatchers gather before dawn ...

Mycologists cultivated fungi they found in post-wildfire landscapes to understand the evolutionary traits behind their ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is proud to announce a new interactive mapping tool to visualize urban tree canopy across California. This tool was developed in partnership ...

Vilchis Tree Services Pro has released a new educational blog post focused on helping Georgia homeowners identify dangerous trees before they cause damage or injury. The blog, titled “How To Tell If a ...

Did you hear what happened to the wooden car with wooden wheels and a wooden engine? It wooden go. Wood, at least from ash trees, is in excess supply since emerald ash borers have killed hundreds of ...

But this year, Joshua trees throughout Southern California have bloomed early, potentially disrupting this precise timeline. Scientists aren’t sure yet what caused the early bloom, or what the impacts ...

As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows one to enjoy a deeper level of kinship with the other living things that ...