All flowers hold different meanings, and the meanings that they carry are held in the eyes of the beholder. They symbolize love, joy, sorrow, hope. They have the ability to move people and convey a ...

Lauren Vanier, University of Arizona Associate Master Gardener, is a co-chair of the Gardening Etcetera column. She finds joy ...

A fresh fall transforms the Italian mountains into a blank canvas – one that reveals chamois tracks, hidden ptarmigan and the quiet rhythms of wildlife that never fled south ...

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I’ve always loved being outdoors and surrounded by nature. It allows me to combine my passion for wildlife observation with my day-to-day job. For me, working outside was the only option when I left ...

Moths, often shrouded in mystery and nocturnal habits, present a fascinating spectrum of colors that extend far beyond the often-cited dull browns and grays. While it's easy to generalize about the ...

Nature has a way of springing a surprise or two on those of us who are bold enough to try to anticipate natural events. This year the anticipated increase in numbers of common species of butterflies ...

A sight to see late in the summer is a hummingbird moth. Sometimes, they’re also called hawk moths or sphinx moths. Whatever you call them, they are fun to observe. The various names all come from the ...

Moths are an important part of the food web and serve as pollinators. Creating moth-friendly habitats involves planting pale-colored, native plants and providing shelter. Resources like the Xerces ...

It is not at all uncommon for me to see some fairly interesting things on my regular morning walk down to my Thinking Chair. I do my best to remember to scan my surroundings as I mosey along, but I ...

What initially appears to be a confusing video of a moth-hummingbird hybrid creature is actually a perfect excuse for us to explain an intriguing evolutionary phenomenon. The creature is the ...