July is the month we celebrate our nation’s independence. With that in mind, I thought it would be a good idea to learn ...

I loved the Fourth. I mean, as an 11-year-old back in those halcyon days of the ‘50’s, who wouldn’t have? Up in the morn, gobbling down Corn Flakes, running down Skinner to the park, joining the guys ...

Earlier this week in Keene, she was the tour guide to Big Night. While they can't stop traffic, Thelen's crossing brigade does what it can to slow drivers down. (Sam Evans-Brown/NHPR) ...

But until then, Sally Gale says, the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade will remain on patrol every night escorting newts, frogs, toads and turtles safely across the road.

The GPS and other data collected each night is helping inform a study the Newt Brigade has commissioned with financial help from a roughly $75,000 California Department of Fish and Wildlife grant ...

But until then, Sally Gale says, the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade will remain on patrol every night escorting newts, frogs, toads and turtles safely across the road.

The GPS and other data collected each night is helping inform a study the Newt Brigade has commissioned with financial help from a roughly $75,000 California Department of Fish and Wildlife grant ...

"I couldn't stand seeing all those dead animals." With help from a close friend, she launched the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade. Now about 80 volunteers strong, the grassroots group has for six years ...