Eek-ology: A Halloween Miniseries /tags/eek-ology-a-halloween-inspired-environmental-series Eek-ology: A Halloween Miniseries en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:38:07 GMT A cacophony of howls could be heard this Halloween. The source? Coyotes. /environment/2023-10-26/howls-howling-coyote-halloween-nc-wildlife-resources Increased howling can be expected this time of year, as young coyotes set off on their own. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:38:07 GMT /environment/2023-10-26/howls-howling-coyote-halloween-nc-wildlife-resources Sophie Mallinson Beware: 'Zombie trees' may be festering in yards this Halloween /environment/2023-10-25/zombie-trees-halloween-tree-limb-damage-dead-internal-rot-decay-danger-people-hurricane-hazard-mushroom While the dangers may not be apocalyptic, zombie trees can pose serious threats to people and property. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:12:12 GMT /environment/2023-10-25/zombie-trees-halloween-tree-limb-damage-dead-internal-rot-decay-danger-people-hurricane-hazard-mushroom Sophie Mallinson These pine trees aren’t cursed – They just have 'witch’s brooms.' NC State wants help finding them. /environment/2023-10-24/witchs-witch-brooms-loblolly-pine-trees-improvement-program-nc-state-university-seed-halloween-citizen-science North Carolina State University researchers are running a citizen science project to track down abnormal growths on pine trees. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:44:56 GMT /environment/2023-10-24/witchs-witch-brooms-loblolly-pine-trees-improvement-program-nc-state-university-seed-halloween-citizen-science Sophie Mallinson