Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

The most wind-resistant trees have deep, extensive roots, strong trunks, and flexible wood that bends under wind pressure ...

As global temperatures rise, ecosystems face new pressures and often multiple challenges simultaneously. This was the case in ...

Dog breeds that are especially vulnerable include various types of terriers, boxers and bulldogs; in cats, it’s Persians, ...

Southern California dreaming in an ultra-stylish and sustainability-focused counterpoint to the capital’s historic ...

Montaña de Oro is one of California’s biggest state parks, but it receives a fraction of Yosemite National Park’s visitation.

Two new paths totaling 3.7 miles are on the upper and lower Tuolumne River and connect to the Pond Loop Trail. They take ...

Nestled in the heart of Transylvania County (yes, really—though vampires are notably absent from the local census), Brevard sits at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest like a friendly gatekeeper to ...

The Verde River, Arizona’s only Wild and Scenic River, flows through the community as a green ribbon of life in the desert. Dead Horse Ranch State Park provides easy access to the river, with ...

Jeremy B. Yoder, a Lancaster Mennonite High School graduate, is an associate professor of biology at California State ...

Did you know that the oak (Quercus) is probably one of most important deciduous trees in Central Europe? It is a habitat for ...

Covington Flats is also an example of “climate refugia,” or an area that is expected to remain suitable for Joshua trees in ...