Should you add exploding trees to the many unpleasant surprises that come with extreme cold or is it just another myth?

The recent foggy days with temperatures in the 20s and 30s were not what we expect to experience during this month. But the morning walks still had a lot to offer. The stillness of this calm foggy ...

As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows ...

Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are flowering months ahead of schedule, baffling scientists and raising fears about ...

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

Learn how to identify a male and female tree swallow. Find out about their nests, song, range map and what tree swallows eat.

Massi rushes down the slope, leaps across a slow-running stream and disappears inside a thick bush. Rosie, his young offspring, follows. Massi pauses, narrows down on a spot, and starts digging. Luke ...

Find out how to create a welcoming habitat for these cheerful winged visitors.

In response to Center for Biological Diversity petitions, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife this week recommended that the state’s wildlife commission review whether to protect two ...