Nestled in the border between Nebraska and Iowa is this gorgeous city with incredibly scenic adventures to be had, as well as ...

Each new year helps many state agencies earn revenue to conserve nature by selling wildlife calendars that also showcase ...

“Pecking is a full-body exercise,” says University of Alabama biologist Nicole Ackermans, who studies brain damage in ...

Not so long ago, I read about the effort of Missouri's neighbor to restore the red-cockaded woodpecker. It hasn't been seen ...

Distinctive color, graceful movement, and quiet presence define the beautiful Lewis’s woodpecker featured in this visual.

According to the Department of Conservation, thousands of the birds flock to the Show-Me State each fall from Canada and the ...

The unsung heroes of the U.S.’s natural landscapes offer up everything from miles of hiking trails to rare wildlife and fairytale-worthy castles — and you don’t have to stand in line to enjoy them ...

In Minnesota’s Northwoods, a black-backed woodpecker stands out for its three toes and its role in fire-shaped forests.

US appeals court revives free-speech challenge to school's anti-racism training A divided U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said two employees of a Missouri school district were compelled to self-censor ...

WOODPECKERS have unique habits that place them into a category of avian critters who conduct their life and food gathering ...

Leaves crunch under Kasia Bradley’s boots as she walks through the woods on State University’s campus, listening for another ...

Virtual MDC program will be offered twice in January BRANSON, Mo. – Ever wonder how to identify trees when they have no leaves? Learn how with a virtual Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) ...