Winters were brutal throughout most of New England inf Colonial America. It snowed a lot, often into spring, and there were no radiators (or antibiotics). Many settlers didn’t survive the ...

This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia ...

A buckthorn plant is removed from some areas of the campgrounds by the Summer Youth Program of the Conservation Corps of Minnesota at the William O'Brien State Park, on Wednesday, July 10 ...

How healthy is this the Nansemond River? A recent report says of the 23 miles of the Nansemond River, half of it is severely impaired.

In September, volunteers planted over a dozen different types of natives, including beach plum, bearberry, milkweed and ...

The Lanterman House will sponsor a talk on the history and benefits of native plants by Richard Toyon on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Lanterman House Visitor Center. The talk will be followed ...

Researchers are working to develop a fungus to kill the invasive tree-of-heaven, a preferred host for the destructive spotted ...

Ever think about what happens to food that gets discarded? What can you do? What should you do to better help the planet?

They offer tasty berries for people or wildlife. The plants themselves also have attractive fall color. It is native to the ...

Bringing together solar energy projects and agricultural production benefits Virginia’s clean energy efforts, our open spaces ...

"An important source of food for songbirds in the winter, and deer, squirrels, skunks, and other small animals also eat them.

Thirteen more species that pose a threat to the state’s ecosystems have been added to the Virginia Invasive Plant Species ...