Summer is the unofficial season of vacations, especially for families. School is not in session in summer, and kids’ often busy schedules may grind to a halt in summer, when sports leagues, dance classes and other activities go on hiatus. School closures and a largely empty obligation schedule makes...

On June 21, the USDA’s Forest Service took a step to advance a commitment to conserve old growth forests by publishing a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed National Old Growth Forest Plan amendment. The proposed amendment is available in the Federal Register and will be open for p...

As temperatures rise and hot, humid days are upon us, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture is reminding pet and livestock owners to take action to keep their animals safe this summer. This is also the time of year for extreme weather such as thunderstorms and hurricanes, and celebrations which ...

In an effort to cut both grass and injury rates, the Childhood Agricultural Safety Network (CASN) is launching a national lawn mower safety campaign that asks if youth are “Mow Ready.” Despite improvements in engineering and safety features, pediatric lawn mower-related injury rates have remained co...

Peach leaf curl has been a common disease of peach trees this spring in the Northeast. The disease often occurs in wet cool springs following mild winters. The fungus Taphrina deformans causes the foliage to become stunted, puckered and deformed with a reddish to purple tinge, often causing alarm in...

This spring, the Seed to Supper program, organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County, blossomed into a remarkable success, transforming lives and gardens across the community. Over the course of six weeks, around 50 enthusiastic participants gathered at various host sites to learn the ...

June is National Rose Month and the American Rose Society is hoping to spread the joy of roses. Headquartered in Shreveport, LA, the American Rose Society (ARS) is a national nonprofit that was founded in 1892 dedicated exclusively to the culture, appreciation and preservation of the rose. Members h...

Bees are critically important pollinators to support and protect. Along with other insects, bees are essential components of agriculture by pollinating fruits, vegetables and other crops. Pollinator habitat is declining as a result of large-scale agriculture and urbanization. This trend destroys nat...

Interested in reducing stormwater runoff, lowering water pollution, conserving water and supporting wildlife and pollinators? To help nurture more watershed-friendly properties, Penn State Extension will offer the Master Watershed Steward Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kit Sale until June 18. These...