My backyard has been taken over by a group of very lively squirrels. They like to dig holes in my garden, flower pots and yard to hide the peanuts that my neighbors feed them. I’ve found those peanuts ...

When it comes to getting our kids started on a path to enjoying the outdoors, it’s easy to lose sight of the main objective when the game itself gets in the way. That’s why kicking things off with a ...

A good friend of mine and I have been mailing each other squirrel-themed items cross country for a while now. Why? Just because we can. It started with a little light-hearted teasing and quickly ...

About this time of year, as the sun begins warming the landscape, melting away the snow and ice, gophers start popping up out of the ground to soak up some sunshine. Or are they ground squirrels? What ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s auditioning for Mission: Impossible? Yeah. Same. Squirrels are basically fluffy ...

October is Squirrel Awareness Month, an opportunity to shed light on all the mammal offers the local ecosystem. University of Minnesota student Charlotte Devitz, who is pursuing a doctorate in ecology ...