The land that now comprises A.W. Marion State Park was once farmland, and hints of this agricultural heritage can still be spotted by observant visitors – old fence lines, the occasional foundation ...

Iowa has a way of surprising you when you least expect it, and Lake Macbride State Park in Solon might just be the state’s best-kept secret hiding in plain sight. You know how sometimes the most ...

Plants that drop all their leaves at one time and enter a leafless, dormant state are called deciduous. In climates that ...

At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny ...

The bonus of a four-season yard is that the trees and shrubs, in particular, provide food and shelter for the birds, ...

The basics of photosynthesis are something that every student learns in school: carbon dioxide, water and light in; oxygen ...

A new set of native maple trees are now taking root along a major corridor in St. Joseph, offering a vibrant set of colors ...

Hosting revolves around the dining table, and color, pattern, and texture lie at the center of the key table decor trends for ...

An evergreen trees unit study for winter homeschooling with nature-based activities and simple ideas perfect for a homeschool ...

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Paint your own Christmas designs using watercolours. From snowy landscapes to festive ornaments, each card becomes a unique piece of art for your loved ...