Natural World

A short list of reasons to visit year-round

Who's hooting in the middle of winter?

The ubiquitous Western juniper warrants a closer look

Entertain friends and family with these turkey tidbits this holiday season

Ranchers use technology to manage cattle from the comfort of their home

Some of our favorite recent quotes from Naturalist Jim Anderson

Glorious fall foliage is just one benefit

An ode to our longtime naturalist contributor, who went out among the stars Sept. 22

Do these creatures really have 1,000 legs?

What denizens of the dark roam your backyard at night?

The iconic butterfly is endangered because its habitat is imperiled. Here's how to help.

Wild birds have adapted, but could still use our help during extreme heat

The owl cousin threatening to eat the spotted owl out of its house and home

Tales of the local "porky," a misunderstood creature of the east Cascades

North America's largest living native rodents will improve ecosystems, if we let them

Open season on these 'pests' harms ecosystems

Five species to watch for, and where to find them

The European starling and its ability to invade

Banding bats, a nasty poison and other memories from our resident naturalist

Every day we learn about the dangers of using chemicals and causing insects to vanish from the Earth

What's in bloom in the high desert and beyond this season

The planting and care of native plants adapted to the Central Oregon landscape

April 22 has become a worldwide celebration and reaffirmation of the importance of this endlessly wonderous ecosystem we call Earth

Teaching kids the benefits of insects in the natural world