Nature

It’s migration season and thousands of tundra and trumpeter swans — along with waterfowl of all kinds — have descended upon the city’s lakes as part of their trip south.

For Wisconsin residents who love winter, the arrival of cold and snow has been an early Christmas gift. But if you are heading out to one of Wisconsin’s more than 15,000 lakes to ice fish, snowmobile or skate, experts have some advice to stay safe.

As hunters flock to the woods for gun deer season, their days will be steeped in tradition and contemplation. For writer and forester Ron Weber, this time has always been about more than the hunt. It’s about appreciating the world and memories swirling around him.

A private zoo in Washington County is under legal fire with neighbors over a land permit to help expand operations.

Forestry offers a unique glimpse into the natural beauty and evolving landscape of Wisconsin. A writer reflects on the tracks we leave in the woods and the legacy of conservation work.

The Madison Methodical Meanderers has a goal. The members, led by Melinda Morang, want to walk every street in Madison.

This summer, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin hosted a field trip in southwest Wisconsin to see thousands of bats emerge from their roost to feed at sunset, and return as a massive swarm at dawn.

As children grow up, parents find new ways to stay connected with them. Or maybe it’s the same as it ever was? Writer Jill Sisson Quinn explores this while enjoying time with her son in the great outdoors.

The map’s definition of a “remarkable” tree is subjective. Some are especially big or old. Other trees have knotted trunks or unusually shaped branches.

Madison author and naturalist Andrea Debbink is no stranger to appreciating the beauty in her backyard. This summer, she is out with a new guidebook, “Urban Trails,” which offers detailed route instructions for 40 hiking spots in Dane County.