The world’s largest wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills is set to be completed by December 2. The key hurdle remains the weather, particularly potential winter storms. A concrete bridge now spans 10 lanes of the busy freeway. It supports a lush landscape with 6,000 native plants. Crews have also finished an...
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents flattened a significant tree in Lochiel, Arizona, on Monday. Activists had occupied the tree for over two months, aiming to obstruct wall construction at the border. This tree, a 150-year-old cottonwood, had become a symbol of the protest against the construction. Activists had been using the tree as a...
Tall transmission towers and high-voltage power lines stretch across the sky in Eggers Grove Cook County Forest Preserve, located on Chicago’s Southeast Side near the Illinois/Indiana border. Underneath, bike riders and hikers traverse paths lined with prairie plants and native grasses, carrying early fall seeds such as little blue stem, yellow prairie grass, goldenrod, whorled...
The American red wolf, a small canid with cinnamon-colored fur, once thrived in the southeastern United States. It played a significant role in local ecosystems by controlling deer and small mammal populations. However, early European settlers perceived wolves as threats. They competed with humans for game and endangered livestock, prompting federal programs to facilitate their...
Marram grass was moved from a parking lot to a more suitable location on a recent Saturday at Indiana Dunes State Park. Volunteers learned how to plant and understand the significance of marram grass for the Indiana Dunes. During the National Public Lands Day event at the park’s campground in Chesterton, Indiana, volunteers and staff...
Odd-looking white spots on a pachysandra bed often indicate a euonymus scale infestation. This pest, although uncommon on pachysandra, is known to harm plants by feeding on plant sap with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Protecting the adult insects with a covering makes controlling them with insecticides challenging. While action is not immediately necessary, it’s vital to manage...
While aiming to record a peaceful swim, Tiffany Raulerson experienced a surprising encounter in the Suwannee River, Florida. A native of the state, Raulerson regularly deals with local wildlife. However, this time she filmed something unexpected—a fish leaping out of the water. Raulerson believed she spotted a Gulf sturgeon. In Florida, the Suwannee River hosts...
Shawn Regan authored an op-ed piece on September 10 titled, “Grizzlies are thriving. The next step shouldn’t be controversial.” In it, reasonable arguments about managing grizzly bears were presented. However, significant issues within the Trump administration’s recent proposal were overlooked. This plan poses serious risks to the species, which remains vulnerable. The proposal suggests changes...
A longstanding oak tree, located on the grounds of North Shore United Methodist Church in Glencoe, has provided shade and beauty for over a hundred years. The tree has now been honored as Glencoe’s 2026 Tree of the Year. This recognition is part of an annual tradition sponsored by the village’s Tree Commission. Residents nominate...
Visiting Big Bend National Park offered a vivid glimpse into ongoing changes along the U.S.-Mexico border. This park encompasses 118 miles of shared border, an area previously noted for its largely untouched natural beauty. The trip revealed significant alterations, primarily due to construction activities. These changes disrupted the pristine landscape, raising questions about future impacts...