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,...