Get ready for an insect phenomenon that has been 17 years in the making. Starting this spring, when temperatures are warm ...

The gift of the sugar maple trees is from a benevolent Providence.” — Benjamin Rush, in a letter to Thomas Jefferson. What’s ...

When it comes to planning outdoor activities in March, it's best to go with the flow. For Mariah Bunde, who turns 6 years old Tuesday, that meant a learning opportunity culminating in an early ...

The millipede family Siphonorhinidae, of which the new species is an ancient ancestor, still lives today and includes four ...

Warmer temperatures during the day and freezing temperatures at night means it’s time for local producers to start tapping ...

The 2024 harvest season for maple syrup was short and early, due to warmer temperatures. Even so, Michigan maintained its ...

This shift in the weather signals the start of maple sugaring season. I’m not talking about Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s “maple-flavored syrup”; that’s corn syrup and food coloring. Real maple ...

In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living ...

Hummingbirds are tiny gems in our gardens. These minute birds hover almost magically and fill our gardens with iridescent ...

Local maple syrup producers are keeping fingers crossed for a little more chilly weather to help meet production goals.

There are a number of varieties of maple syrup that you'll find on store shelves, but you should understand the differences ...