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Few things heighten the anticipation for the outdoors months to come like an early spring hike, regardless of surface. At a molecular level, we often sync up in mood and energy levels with all that’s ...

The wonders of springtime can turn a quiet yard into a nursery overnight. A patch of grass may hide a fawn, a shrub may hold a rabbit nest, and a baby bird may end up on the ground. Most people want ...

For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal’s home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close glimpse of nature for her young son and lessons for ...

As winter fades, even a bit of sunshine is something to celebrate. For one group of plants, spring’s first sunny days are essential for their survival. They only have a few weeks to catch the rays ...