Spring is creeping up, and that means going outside more to enjoy our regions’ natural beauty! But are you familiar with what plants are safe to touch? What ...

Discover wild greens that help fight seasonal fatigue, including henbit, nettles, and chickweed. Everything you need to know.

From American robins to northern cardinals, ground-feeding birds are not just enjoyable to watch in your yard, but can help ...

The castor bean — which is technically a spurge, not a legume — grows as large shrubs and small trees. It contains ricin, a ...

After a long bleak winter, it is wonderful to see wildflowers in the spring, foretelling of warmer weather and the return of color to the forest. The earliest wildflowers bloom, […] ...

As spring warms the water, hundreds of swans have recently arrived at the Huangtai Lake water conservancy scenic area in Qian ...

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the ...

Once-domesticated horses abandoned on old mining sites in eastern Kentucky have been roaming free for decades, and their growing population is now straining the land, threatening wildlife and causing ...

Foraging, the act of sourcing food from natural, unspoiled environments, serves as a captivating means of culinary exploration. While no longer a necessity for sustenance in modern times, foraging is ...

Spring is when many species are on the move looking for mates and securing territories for the breeding season. NCWRC provides helpful guidance for people when encountering wildlife during this ...

A Forest hotel is launching a unique spring event featuring foraging and a beer brewing workshop. The Pig in Brockenhurst is inviting food enthusiasts, nature lovers, and adventure seekers to The ...

For those who thought that hunter-gatherers were lost to the pages of history, think again. They are still roaming and foraging if you know where to look. A small team of volunteers, myself included, ...