
Star Watch: What’s so special about the Autumn Equinox
This year the Autumn Equinox, also known as the first day of the fall season, occurs on Sunday, Sept. 22. The question arises, what’s so special about this date and how is it determined?
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This year the Autumn Equinox, also known as the first day of the fall season, occurs on Sunday, Sept. 22. The question arises, what’s so special about this date and how is it determined?

The action is heating up on northcentral Pennsylvania’s elk range, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission once again is inviting people everywhere to view it in real time online.
The Game Commission’s Elk Cam, a
Leaders of Hunters Sharing the Harvest recently revealed that they are expecting a record level of venison donations during the upcoming hunting seasons.
The group is seeking volunteers to act as county coordinators to

To increase the diversity and resilience of the northwoods, The Nature Conservancy planted 2.3 million trees across partner lands in northern Minnesota in 2024 – a record number for TNC. As a result, TNC has

A bottle of water sampled from a lake or river can reveal what fish, amphibians, insects and bacteria are present, thanks to environmental DNA – or eDNA – the genetic material shed by organisms.

For nearly 40 years, I’ve tried to shower equal attention and affection on my three daughters, and for the past decade I’ve expanded those efforts to my eight grandchildren.
I don’t keep a log

“Picking up pawpaws, put ’em in my pocket, save ’em for a rainy day…”
This old children’s folk song often echoes as I wander through the damp, rain-soaked bottomland woods in September. These woods hold

Eleven individuals and organizations have been recognized as 2024 outstanding volunteers of the year for their efforts on behalf of Illinois DNR.
“DNR is blessed to have marvelous volunteers, and their work is vital

Deciding they weren’t “wise” enough, a pair of barn owls decided to nest last spring at London High School in Madison County, Ohio. The decision did not turn out to be the smartest one they
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