1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (547+ words) Georgia officials are working to stop the spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet before it causes deeper harm to the state's bees, farms, and food systems. So far this year, the state has trapped 866 hornets and eradicated 44 nests, an early…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (697+ words) Birding is growing in popularity across Georgia, where backyards, parks and green spaces offer opportunities to spot everything from soaring raptors to colorful song birds. “There are so many things to love about birding,” Brooke Michael, communications coordinator at Birds…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (82+ words) The century plant, or Agave americana, is a large succulent native to Mexico. It produces a single, tall flowering stalk before dying, a process known as being monocarpic. New plants grow from suckers... Currently, one of my favorite flowers is…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (205+ words) Just over 1 in 10 Georgians fish, according to the state department of natural resources. But the agency is looking to expand those numbers with a handful of events and opportunities open to all residents. There are three free fishing days when…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (186+ words) GEORGIA — Hunters in Georgia can begin applying electronically for most quota hunts starting June 1, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division announced. Available hunts include select youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl and dove events at Wildlife Management Areas and…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (532+ words) Paddle Georgia, the Peach State’s annual week-long canoe and kayak camping expedition, will travel from the Appalachian Mountains of north Georgia through the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia along the Cartecay, Coosawattee, Oostanaula and Coosa rivers June 14-20. Registration closes…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (721+ words) Aquatic invasive species can cause significant economic and ecological harm in Georgia, and state officials are asking for the public’s help in combating them. By displacing or outcompeting native plants and animals, non-native aquatic nuisance species can damage boats and…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago   (759+ words) A volunteer removes trash from a pond at Brick Pond Park during a cleanup in North Augusta. Sheryl Wendzik picks up some trash near a body of water during a cleanup at Brick Pond Park in North Augusta. Nick and…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (246+ words) Spring’s rising temperatures have snakes moving and Daniel Sollenberger’s phone ringing. As state herpetologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Mr. Sollenberger is a go-to for answers about snakes. In the spring, most of the snake questions he fields…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (426+ words) Spring hikes in Georgia are nothing short of magical, when trails come alive with blooming wildflowers, rushing creeks, and that perfect in-between weather that feels tailor-made for exploring. From the scent of fresh mountain laurel in the air to the…...