Land & Conservation

These harbingers of spring are more unique than anything you’ll find in a basket

The scaly intruder required a slow-motion security escort

How a landlocked Southern state became home to one of the world’s richest beds of shark fossils

After a surprise gap year overseas, the stowaways have returned safely to Florida

Her longevity hints at a century-long lifespan most of her species will never reach

The Beadel House, a symbol of pioneering fire ecology in the Red Hills, was consumed by the wild blaze

Vibrant spring gatherings put the South’s most special blooms in the spotlight

Through the tales of those shaped by its waters, shaded by its cypress trees, and calling for its protection, Georgia’s ancient swamp still speaks

What would it mean to resurrect twenty-four hours of calm in an ever-restless world?

Why the region’s secret—and imperiled—freshwater ecoweapons deserve your respect

In flooded fields amid a waterfowler’s paradise, the Isbells are reimagining how to use the land—and gaining the attention of sake brewers worldwide

The prehistoric fish with a toothy grin is fueling floodplain restoration efforts on the Mississippi River

In homage to a forgotten Texas landscape, artist James Prosek covered 5,000 square feet of panels with depictions of native grasses and blooms

Three inspiring ways Groveland residents got on board with starry night skies

An Alabama expert shares how to add wild garlic to soup, steep pine needles for tea, and make an easy maple syrup substitute from shagbark hickory

The cherished Florida harvesting grounds reopened after a five-year moratorium, but the future is still murky

A farmer’s daughter gets awakened to one scientist’s genius and passion

Why ancient woods matter for our health and the world’s—and where to seek them out for a restorative stroll

Captain Mike Ostrander leads river tours into one of the densest bald eagle populations in the Lower 48

The long-legged, brightly colored orb weavers are growing more common across the South. Here’s what to do—and what not to do—when you cross paths with one.