Squirrels of the world, I apologize. Till now, I thought of you as only cute but pesky little creatures that scampered mindlessly through the woods. But now that I’ve spent time crawling around on all ...

A little crafts project can keep kids entertained while the grownups prepare the big meal. This acorn family is fun to decorate and customize — and then just as fun to play with. To make, collect a ...

Next time you're out and about, look down at your feet. Oak trees in Chicagoland and nationwide dropped an unusually high number of acorns this year, in what botanists call a "mast year." "This is one ...