As we head into the heart of winter it’s high-time we lend a hand to our feathered friends, especially those that might be ...

Learning about the art of maple sugaring, when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup while on a hike, a cooking demonstration, and a tasting Saturday at Robinson Nature Center.

The Hernando Sun is a locally owned weekly newspaper. The founders of the newspaper are Rocco and Julie Maglio. They saw the need for a newspaper when the Hernando Today newspaper closed their doors ...

The term “snowbirds” sometimes refers to people who head south to avoid the cold and snow of winter. There are some real ...

It is late February and remnant melting snow is teasing us with the promise of spring. As the snow recedes, it reveals secret stories that have been accumulating since fall, a window into the ...

Like many in the Northland, I maintain bird feeders throughout winter. Spending money on bird food seems very worth it when I can look out on a subzero morning and watch the antics of these avian ...

For seed-eating birds, black oil sunflower seeds are the all-around favorite because they are high in fat and have thin shells that are easy to crack. Some birds will also eat sunflower hearts, nyjer ...

February’s cold grip brings harsh conditions for wildlife, but signs of spring emerge as days grow longer and nature slowly ...

Giant City State Park is hosting two guided hikes Saturday, Feb. 8, so nature-lovers can learn about identifying trees and ...

Flocks of blackbirds and red-winged blackbirds fly en masse in ... DALE’S MAILBAG “The wife and I spotted two pileated woodpeckers, along the Sag Valley Trail (Yellow Trail) near Swallow ...

Discover the red-bellied woodpecker, a vital resident of Southeast Missouri forests. Known for its distinctive drilling, this songbird not only feeds on insects, but also creates habitats for other ...