Piping plovers are here, American woodcocks arrived earlier than ever, and groundhogs have started to show themselves.

Meteorologist Derek Witt explains what to look for the next time you’re out and about in this week’s Metroparks Meetup.

Despite lingering winter weather, lengthening days are triggering early signs of spring in nature. Phenology is the science of how natural cycles, like animal breeding and plant growth, respond to ...