Birds commonly nest in hedges during the summer months, and it is illegal to disturb or harm them. By August, nesting ...

At this time in August, if you have bird feeders you may find that they’re not being used a lot. But this is normal because ...

Plus, from lighter foliage on trees to colorful hydrangeas and rare eastern spadefoot toads, discover the natural wonders appearing in local landscapes as summer progresses.

Erin Rodriguez writes about her "quiet, serene and homey" Scenic Oaks home, where her kids ride go-karts and dogs roll around in the meadow.

Sensory gardens are perfect for young children, plus they promote health and enjoyment of nature for all ages. I have tried to outline some suggestions that will allow you to ...

As any Merlin Bird IDer knows, there is no thrill quite like pressing the "This is my bird" button for the first time, ...

This isn’t your typical sculpture garden with elegant marble statues or abstract metal forms that leave you scratching your ...

Sanibel’s east-west orientation (unusual for Florida barrier islands) creates a perfect scoop for gathering seashells that wash up from the Caribbean and beyond. This geographical quirk has earned it ...

A new study from Oxford University finds that a common European songbird sometimes divorces its partner between breeding seasons.

The tricolored heron has been the top draw, but also present consistently is a pair of blue-winged teal, which are uncommon ...

The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled” – Sue Monk Kidd They say where there is smoke there is fire. The fires certainly persist in Canada, with towns ...

There is everything from garden paths with manicured surroundings to more wild routes with some elevation changes. There are several trails that include views of the area waterfalls.