Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous groundhog saw his shadow, which tradition says means six more weeks ...

March and april always overlap in my head. Around here, there’s still plenty of rain, but it feels a little more manageable as the green sprawls and the crocuses unfurl right before our eyes. This is ...

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 ...

On a late winter day in New England, when the garden still looks mostly lifeless, a small white flower pushing through the soil can feel like a miracle. For many gardeners, that first bloom is the ...

As the grip of winter begins to loosen, New Hampshire residents are spotting the first signs of spring — and not all of them are gentle.In Concord, road crews are busy filling potholes that have ...

When the first signs of spring appear in Wisconsin, many people become much more active – and so do many common household pests. Here's what you should know this spring to keep those pests from ...