Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata), also known as five-leaf chocolate vine or five-leaf akebia, is a vigorous, invasive perennial vine. Originally from eastern Asia, it was introduced to the United States as an ornamental plant in 1845. This invasive can grow up to 40 feet in a single...

We love a good wildlife "caught on camera" moment! That’s why we’re sharing some of our most popular social media posts featuring creatures—both large and small—that have been spotted at Brandywine’s nature preserves. From beavers to bears, here’s a look at some of our most memorable...

Americans maintain roughly 40 million acres of lawns, making them the largest irrigated crop in the U.S. While lawns may seem harmless, they offer little benefit to wildlife, especially bees, as they lack floral resources and nesting sites, plus they require significant resources including time,...

One of the quickest ways to disengage someone trying to learn local flora and fauna is to use the Latin scientific name when naming a species. However, it is a fundamental starting point when learning a new species, as common names can vary by country and can also be used to refer to more than...

A statewide initiative since 2006, Trout in the Classroom (TIC) allows school students to raise rainbow trout in a classroom aquarium from egg to fingerling stage before releasing them into a state-approved body of water. Not intended to be...