Walking barefoot outside isn't just a soothing experience; it's a natural way to enhance overall well-being. Many people ...

The shoreline off an Iranian island turned bright red after getting battered by heavy rains in a scene straight out of the ...

To get an accurate soil sample, dig down to where the plant roots will be, and take eight to 10 samples across your gardening ...

Trees provide lots of benefits to us and our environment, from capturing carbon to fueling ecosystems. We look at initiatives ...

The Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, alongside various partners and local officials, is set to unveil the ...

Avoid walking on or working wet soil to decrease the likelihood of compaction. Soil should not be dug until it reaches 50 degrees and is sufficiently dry enough to crumble. Compost, organic ...

Enough people have contacted the watershed district that officials decided to hold an informational workshop later this month ...

Health inspectors found a variety of issues across Sangamon County kitchens in January. Here's a look at the eateries with 10+ violations last month.

Another bad week for ice machines, several flagged; grease is the word; sinks blocked; in hot water over lack of hot water; ...

After having walk in nature, we want to get rid of dirt that has stuck to the shoes as soon as possible. And we forget that this is the soil without which we cannot live. Soil helps meet 95% of ...

You're not likely to stumble across Big Talbot Island State Park's Boneyard Beach by accident, but it's worth the effort.

Testing for a specific contaminant on Canfield High School property connected to the July Material Sciences Corp. chemical spill took place Feb. 14 to Feb. 17 as planned, and preliminary results are ...