Restoration Work Leads to Big Surprise in Frick Park
When Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy staff cleared away invasive honeysuckle, they discovered a rare find - healthy, disease-free butternut trees. The species is threatened by a fatal fungal disease.
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Artist Reveals the Hidden Lives and Importance of Amphibians
Ashley Cecil's colorful paintings and nature-inspired steel sculptures will be on display at the Frick Environmental Center from June 28th through August 31st.
Virus Linked to Smallmouth Bass Deaths in Susquehanna
Researchers found the virus itself doesn’t kill the fish. However, at higher water temperatures, it can weaken their immune system and allow other infections to spread, which ultimately finish off the fish.
Could ‘Herd Immunity’ Save Ash Trees in the Allegheny National Forest?
Emerald ash borers are wiping out ash trees across the country. Researchers are trying to see how many ash trees need to be treated in a forest to protect them all.
Spring Birdsong Could Change with a Changing Climate
Birds come north in the spring to feed on the explosion of insects and plant life that takes place during North American summers. But a warming planet is changing what we see at our bird feeders and in our forests.
Building a Better Bat Cave to Combat White-Nose Syndrome
Researchers in Pennsylvania have a plan to make an old roadside attraction into a cooler cave for bats.
Please Don’t Buy Japanese Barberry. Forests Will Thank You.
Banned in some states, this popular ornamental shrub is causing big problems in Pennsylvania's forests.
Where are the Trees Going in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County isn’t as green as it used to be. In the last five years, 11,044 acres of trees were lost. The nonprofit Tree Pittsburgh is trying to figure out why.
Betting Millions that Mussels can Improve Water Quality
This "underdog" of aquatic animals can filter up to 600 gallons of water per month. Working together, mussels can dramatically clean the rivers where they live. Now, Philadelphia is banking on just that.
Pittsburgh Competes in International Nature Challenge. Science Wins
Cities from Miami to Mumbai participated in the City Nature Challenge. Pittsburgh placed 26th -- not too shabby for its first year as a competitor.
