Since Friday, fires have burned through thousands of acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, and have taken at least four lives. Dry conditions, high winds, and one Oklahoma tree have fanned the flames.

Wetlands are important for our region’s fishermen and hunters, as these areas serve as important ecosystems supporting a variety of wildlife species. Wetlands act as breeding grounds, nurseries, and ...

Black Walnut trees are native to central and eastern North America and are deciduous, meaning they shed their leaves in the fall unlike evergreen trees, according to the United States Department of ...