Nature and Seasons

7+ hour, 3+ min ago   (240+ words) Ever since our ancestors ventured onto the African savanna, human beings have searched, explored, and wondered about the world. Today, science is the vehicle that takes us along a path toward understanding nature. Through the discipline of geology, science allows…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago   (94+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input as it develops a management plan for the Gallatin Wildlife Management Area near Big Sky. The WMA includes 8,611 acres in the Gallatin and Madison ranges and provides year-round wildlife…...

13+ hour, 13+ min ago   (356+ words) September runoff in the upper Missouri River Basin was below average, continuing the trend of below-average runoff in 2026. “Although precipitation was wetter-than-normal in September for large areas of the lower basin, portions of the upper basin were dry and warm,…...

15+ hour, 48+ min ago   (206+ words) The corn and soybean harvests are behind schedule in Iowa according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Eighty-five percent of corn has reached maturity, which is three percentage points behind the five-year average. Seven percent of corn…...

21+ hour, 5+ min ago   (286+ words) All Photo credit: Rachael Smith‍Fauna Rescue Whitsundays brought wildlife awareness and family entertainment together at its Family Fun Day at Coral Sea Marina on Saturday 3rd October. From face painting and crafts to a scavenger hunt, there was plenty to…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (265+ words) GILTNER, Neb. (KSNB) - Farmers across central Nebraska are dealing with mold and fungus affecting this season’s crops. Darker than normal crops in the region have been affected by tar spots, small black spots that appear on corn husks. Steve Melvin,…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (325+ words) Harvest is revealing more than yield outcomes alone this fall. In some Illinois cornfields, healthy-looking green plants are turning white within a few days as Goss’s wilt moves through the crop — leaving farmers with more than a harvest-time scouting concern....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (158+ words) The Southborough Library is bringing back a popular educator on a nature-driven topic. In an upcoming workshop, kids will learn about tracking signs of wildlife. The hands on event a week from tomorrow is for kids ages 5+ yrs old. (When…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (303+ words) Ottawa, ON – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to announce the acquisition of the Clayton Lake Wetland, a 76.68-hectare (189.49-acre) property located just 18 kilometres west of the City of Ottawa. Located along the northwest side of the larger Clayton Lake,…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (353+ words) Mature corn on the edge of a partially harvested field in western Iowa in October 2025. After one of the wettest Septembers on record, corn and soybean conditions are dipping slightly as farmers have had scarce opportunities to harvest, according to…...