When trees and plants suffer from blights or pests, or are stressed by droughts, floods or other phenomena, they sometimes ...

Some species you can find include Black-eyed Susan, Swamp Milkweed, Rattlesnake Master ... Some of the most common ones include: Minnesota’s State Flower, the Lady Slipper (Late June and Early July) ...

As lakeside property owners get ready to put their boats, trailers, docks, lifts, and all other water-related equipment into ...

The official state butterfly since 2000, monarch butterflies are facing a major ecological threat, according to experts. Local, Western populations of monarchs have declined by around 30% compared to ...

More and more gardeners are adding native plants to their landscapes. These plants provide more than beautiful flowers for us ...

The Nature Conservancy planted 2.3 million trees across partner lands in northern Minnesota in 2024 – a record number for TNC ...

Peatlands are vital to efforts to control greenhouse gas emissions, and the Minnesota DNR is in charge of both saving them and leasing them to peat mining companies.

Helping pollinators is more important than ever. Bees and butterflies are vital for our own survival. Butterflies are ...

The following editorial appeared in The Free Press, of Mankato, Minnesota, a CNHI newspaper. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Tribune-Democrat.

Adding a water feature or pond to your garden will not only benefit the wildlife in our area, but has great benefit to people ...

Week 1 of the college football season is (almost) in the books, and while most of the marquee matchups from the opening wee ...

Fern Hammock Springs is a hidden gem located within the Ocala National Forest in Florida, known for its crystal-clear waters and serene surroundings. The spring is not as widely known as other springs ...