The fading of butterflies starts with a quiet absence. It begins with hardly any caterpillars wriggling from plants and even ...

Roger Nichols, best-known for co-writing such Carpenters hits as “We’ve Only Just Begun" and “Rainy Days and Mondays," died on May 17. He was 84.

Bushes that attract butterflies are the answer! Plant just a few bushes to fill in empty corners, or plant a full hedge for a beautiful border. Of course, the lovely blooms aren’t enjoyed by humans ...

First graders in the Yuba County community of Oregon House are planting hope for monarch butterflies, one milkweed at a time.