North America is home to 17 species of finches. Two of them live year-round in the Times News region: the American goldfinch ...

What if there was a low-maintenance plant that not only looked beautiful, but attracted birds to your yard year-round? This shrub checks every box.

Paper birch, though, is so much more. According to the National Park Service, there is evidence of the trees being used by ...

You might spot some of these woodpeckers stashing acorns in your garden, while others can be identified by their beautiful ...

Organizers say the pen pal program between Northern Michigan and Bahamian schools proved successful in its first year and ...

Feeding nyjer seed makes a great addition to your bird feeding station. I have been feeding nyjer seed for decades with great ...

Birds are some of nature’s most beautiful creatures — but a few of our feathered friends are truly bizarre — like these 25 ...

Pearl acacia is a large shrub, native to Australia, that can be pruned into a tidy 10- to 20-foot-tall tree. From late fall ...

A once-in-a-lifetime catch. Minnesota ice anglers reel in a rare golden crappie—one of the most unusual fish you’ll ever see.

Feathers on 37 of 45 birds-of-paradise species emit biofluorescence. The feathers absorb UV light and release it as a ...

By Chelsea Jandreau Education Director The cycles found throughout nature are full of endings, fresh starts, and plenty of ...

Winter gardens often get a bad rap. Snow, frost, and bare branches usually scream “dormant” rather than “dramatic.” But for some shrubs, winter is their time to shine. While most plants retreat into ...