The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of ...

Most North Carolinians see gray squirrels every day as they race along fences, leap between oak branches, or raid backyard ...

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce ...

With these books set in and around each of the 50 states, you can tour the country without ever leaving home Notable books ...

Walking through the Display Gardens feels like taking a botanical road trip across North Carolina without the gas expenses. The Coastal Plain Garden recreates the unique ecosystems of eastern North ...

That’s exactly what happens at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Piedmont region, this 1,000-acre natural sanctuary isn’t just another pretty ...

Outbreaks of H5N1, or highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly known as bird flu — have been confirmed at a commercial ...

HPAI is considered to be low risk for people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, it ...

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture confirmed a number of bird flu cases in the state in the past two months, including one in a commercial flock in Butler County in December. Since November, cases ...

Children had the chance to get out in nature at the Western North Carolina Nature Center Wild Walk event. The children met ...

Ocracoke on the last day of 2025. Photo by Dennis McCunney By Peter Vankevich The birds of Ocracoke proved watcher-friendly for the annual Christmas Bird Count held on Dec. 31. For the second ...