Poison oak, much like poison ivy, also has three leaves. The difference between the two is that poison oak has fuzzy green ...

The MDC virtual program “Conservation Families: Outdoor Hazards” will be 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is being put on by the staff ...

There are lots of gorgeous varieties of plants nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains for nature lovers to admire and enjoy.

Poison hemlock is a biennial plant. In its first year, it puts out a clump of lacy-looking leaves that grow close to the ...

As winter turned into spring this year, my phone played a fundamental role in my relationship with all the life growing around my home. I rely on the PictureThis app, which a friend and mentor who ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) are inviting citizens to learn how to spot outdoor hazards at their upcoming ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Don’t let a fear of poison ivy, venomous snakes and other outdoor hazards keep you from enjoying the outdoors. Being able to identify plants and animals that can pose problems is a ...

Keep your yard safe from toxic fungi and slippery tripping hazards. Learn how to identify and manage these common lawn issues ...

Some ways to manage ticks in your yard, according to DNREC, include removing leaf litter and invasive plants, keeping grass ...

There’s a new breed of herbalist and forager emerging in Appalachia. Health professionals are increasingly incorporating folk ...

How fascinating that Poison Ivy is hitting "rock bottom." LOLtron cannot help but appreciate the irony of a plant-based character being unable to grow upward. Perhaps Pamela should consider ...