Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards. Poison ...

Many plants are poisonous to humans and animals alike, which is why it’s important to spot them before it’s too late. As more people venture outside to enjoy warm weather, knowing how to identify and ...

Poison ivy has three leaves, and the middle leaf has a longer stem. Touching poison ivy causes an allergic reaction due to urushiol oil. Poison oak and poison sumac are related to poison ivy and also ...

Nothing puts a damper on spending time in your yard like realizing you, your kids, or your pets have stumbled into a patch of poison oak. For people (and animals) who are allergic to the oils secreted ...

Many Ozarkians are gearing up for summer outdoor recreation. Hiking, camping, fishing, and rafting are all popular activities in the area. Anyone outdoors brushing up against plants may occasionally ...

Knowing where they show up, and how to avoid them, can make all the difference for a safe season outdoors.

RECEPTION AT TIGER ON K STREET. SO WITH THE WEATHER WARMING UP, MANY NORTHERN CALIFORNIANS WILL BE INCREASING THEIR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AND FOR MANY, THAT INCLUDES TAKING A HIKE. AND ON THAT HIKE, YOU ...