MISSOULA, Mont. — Eighty light geese were spotted at Freezout Lake on March 1, and 206 swans were counted there on March 3, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks' migration tracker. "Early ...

March and April always blend together 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.

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 ...

As an agriculturalist, outdoor enthusiast and biologist, my curiosity and anticipation are always stirred by changing seasons. Perhaps it’s a sign of advancing years, but I’ve noticed that I’m ...

When the early signs of spring rapidly approach, it might be time to start getting your garden in order, whether that means following a smart seedling gardening tip or preparing your small patch of ...