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A remarkable fossilized larva has been discovered by scientists with its brain and guts still intact. The fossilized creature ...

Sand Ridge State Forest stands as Illinois’ largest state forest, a sprawling natural sanctuary that feels like it was plucked from another region entirely and gently placed in the heart of central ...

As winds blow in over the Pacific, they churn up the coastal ocean, bringing up frigid waters from the depths towards the ...

One moment you’re in dense pine forest with a soft carpet of needles beneath your feet, and just around the bend, you emerge into an open area where prickly pear cactus – yes, actual cactus in ...

Master Gardener Marianne Lepa writes about caring for indoor plants and prepping for seed sowing in this month's column ...

Maya Ogren's lasting impact on environmental education continues to grow, nearly a decade after she poured her life's final ...