I’ve given up on winter. It seems that nature around me has, too. This past rainy weekend, I ventured into a nearby marsh, wading through knee-high mud under cold, glowering skies that hinted of ...

Once there’s even a hint of spring in the air, such as longer days with more sunshine or the plaintive song of the black-capped chickadee, it’s time to look for ephemeral wildflowers. In fact, by now ...

Skunk cabbage, the earliest flower to bloom in Massachusetts, can appear in marshy wooded areas as early as February. It gets its name from the skunk-like odor released when any part of the plant is ...

It sounds harmless, but skunk cabbage is a plant that can quickly become a nuisance if you find it nearby. Known for its strong smell and ability to spread easily, it’s one of those species that may ...