By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

Besides its star-shaped leaves, the sweetgum is a tree with many distinctive traits, including its bark-winged twigs and its spiky little fruits.

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

Stop by the Tropical Forest Cuba this Saturday, September 15, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. to meet local scientists Dr. Ryan Gott and doctoral candidate Song-My Hoang!

By Kelly Regan

Read on for some tips on how to have the most active, colorful fall yet! 

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

Snakes are often feared and carry a negative stigma, but many of their attributes are simply misunderstood—they really are fascinating creatures!

By Kelly Regan

September is National Family Meals Month! That means there’s no better time to start working towards more family meals per week. Eating meals together as a family can make a big difference; years of research show that kids...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

North America has over 500 species of native ladybugs, but some introduced species have cause a bit of a nuisance - let's explore!