The number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States dropped dramatically this year even as federal officials move to extend protections for the beloved pollinator. The ...

In 2023, more than 16,000 butterflies were counted at one local grove. The most recent count was a tiny fraction of that.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking steps to list monarch butterflies as threatened species and designate seven ...

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

About five years ago, her nest newly empty and her schedule freer than it’d been in decades, Paula Whyman began reading books about backyard conservation, starring people who turned their lawns into ...

As scientists stress the importance of providing as much of this valuable plant as possible, gardeners often ask: Does ...

The proposal to list the monarch as a threatened species is not a done deal. The FWS invites comments from the general public ...

It was about eight months ago when construction worker Jeff Smith stumbled upon something in his garden that would quickly become his passion. “It was a complete accident, ” said the Buccaneer Point ...

Sharpsburg officials have made it a little easier for environmentally friendly residents to not have to pay more green for ...

Plant them in a sunny spot with good soil, and they’ll provide a robust and inviting environment for wildlife in your garden. Monarch Butterfly on Swamp Milkweed. Image by herreid via Depositphotos.

Cannabis plants were found inside a property in a Nottinghamshire town following a house fire. The emergency services were called to a property in Shearing Hill, Gedling just after midnight on ...

She said: “Some plants naturally deter rats due to their strong sense of smell, and filling your flower beds and vegetable patches with them can keep the pests away." For those looking to ...