A droplet is pictured on moss. Photo by Taylor Brennan When the long winter months come to its final days, we all desperately search for any signs that will bring a break from nature’s cold darkness.

Spring is officially in full swing, and with it comes a mix of beauty and discomfort. One of the first things we look forward to each year is the vibrant return of flowers and trees blooming and ...

Banding birds provides data that helps us understand the movements of birds. Bird banding demonstrations happen at ACNC Saturday mornings in the spring. Photo by Jennifer Schlick If the groundhog sees ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — With April just a few days away, signs of spring are beginning to emerge despite the chilly temperatures that started of this week. The spring bloom signals the arrival of warmer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The groundhogs have had their say on when spring will arrive (though Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil disagree), now it's time ...

Despite lingering winter weather, lengthening days are triggering early signs of spring in nature. Phenology is the science of how natural cycles, like animal breeding and plant growth, respond to ...

A barred owl perches as its familiar “who cooks for you?” call echoes through the woods at the start of breeding season. Credit: Courtesy of Bob Duchesne The night was Feb. 21, 2026. The sky was clear ...