In the hollow of a tree trunk, 11 little babies waited for their mom to return. One or two of the braver pups poked their ...

The Sodalis Preserve bat population in Hannibal grew from 204,368 to 222,129 bats in 2024, according to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife census. That is almost half of the total Indiana bat population, which ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many people. Squirrels and other small mammals feast on the ...

Hawks are an interesting, yet sometimes overlooked, member of Missouri’s bird world that are most visible in winter. People who want to learn more about species of hawks […] ...

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

Montgomery County farmers and residents voiced concerns about their long-time family properties and possible environmental issues that could arise due to the proposed electric transmission line ...

South Dakota State University researchers and Extension specialists are fighting to protect North America's most endangered ...

Jon talks about important considerations when planting a new tree — for example, are you looking for a lot of shade, or perhaps something more ornamental? How will the new tree fit into your ...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP ... a 2010 Toyota Rav4 going west when the vehicle ran of the road, hit a tree and then overturned. The 71-year-old was taken by an ambulance to the ...

Carrie Blair will discuss ways to help you identify trees by their various characteristics, habitats, branch patterns, leaves, flowers, seeds, thorns, buds, and leaf scars. She’ll also teach some of ...

One of the most important, yet challenging, skills to nail down as a wilderness survivalist is tree identification. Beyond identification, learning how to use the trees to your advantage is ...