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As you dig into your Thanksgiving dessert this year, be sure to think of the heaping piles of dung that made the delicious treat possible.

These trees could be the start of something great.

These small forests could have a mighty impact on local ecosystems.

Which shrubs are plant parents most interested in?

Which plant is most-searched in your state?

Dozens of them are chomping away at Jay Peak Resort.

Not all pumpkins are created equal. Check out these tips for choosing a pumpkin that’s ripe for picking.

This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

These hiking trails put on a spectacular show around this time of year.

Why put your baby in a carved pumpkin when you could put them on a giant one?

With the right seeds and growing conditions, you can cultivate a 300-pound pumpkin in time for next year’s Halloween.

Wondering when the autumn leaves will put on their yearly show? This interactive foliage map helps you follow peak colors from September through November.

A new study explains why letting bison roam large areas can be a good thing for soil.

Stopping to smell the flowers isn't all it's cracked up to be.

If you suffer from allergies, here are the worst—and the best—places to be.

Aspen trees have seen better days, but gray wolves are helping them out.

A new study shows that reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone sparked a massive comeback for aspen saplings.

This view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is from the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney, Australia.

Time Out surveyed 18,500 people around the world to find the greenest cities—here’s who topped the list.

Sorry to this little guy but feral swine are a huge problem.

EDDMapS’s database has more than 9 million records of invasive species. See which ones hit close to home.

Snacking on a raw potato like it’s an apple is socially unacceptable. But is it a hazard to your health?

Grab some trash bags and get to work.

The giant panda’s comeback shows that conservation works.

From the world’s tiniest water lily to the second-largest baleen whale, these animals and plants have beaten the odds (with a big assist from dedicated conservationists).