Nothing says summer like a fresh, sweet, juicy slice of melon. Whether it’s cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon, it’s a hit at ...

Apr. 1, 2025 — A group of diatom species belonging to the Nitzschia genus, gave up on photosynthesis and now get their carbon straight from their environment, thanks to a bacterial gene picked ...

Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesdays and third Sundays. Take a guided walk and learn ...

While contractors build houses, woodworkers build condos — for birds. At least that's what Terry Bramel and Greg Wallace, a pair of local woodworking hobbyists and bird enthusiasts, did to busy ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

As a member of Arbor Day Foundation, I learned in their October 2022 newsletter that over the 150-year history of Arbor Day ...

This is the only penguin species found north of the equator and in the Galápagos. Penguins are threatened by pollution, bycatch and climate change. Introduced species, such as dogs, carry diseases ...

Crop rotation for annual vegetables can reduce disease and pest pressure, improve soil health and boost overall crop ...

A quick stir-fry can work wonders for your gourd! Toss lauki or torai in a hot pan with a dash of olive oil and your favourite spices—think cumin, coriander, and a pinch of turmeric. Add a ...

New cookbook from Samin Nosrat called Good Things that includes “the things she most loves to cook for herself and for friends”. Nosrat is the author of the nearly ubiquitous Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.

What Does a Tree Swallow Look Like? The tree swallow is typically a straightforward enough bird to identify, even for newer birders. With shiny, almost iridescent teal upperparts and white below, ...