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The elusive morel is one of the most sought-after wild mushrooms. Expert foragers typically don't like to disclose their favorite picking grounds to others. We got one to share his tips.

Naturalist Dave Anderson is Senior Director of Education for The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, where he has worked for over 30 years. He is responsible for the design and delivery of conservation-related outreach education programs including field trips, tours and presentations to Forest Society members, conservation partners, and the general public.

The hospitality mogul transformed his family's modest business into a global empire. Even today in his 80s, Marriott shows little sign of slowing down. He speaks with Michel Martin about the lessons he learned along the way.

President Clinton met with Congressional leaders at the White House today to talk about the budget, taxes and other issues. Before that meeting, Clinton said he continued to think that a Constitutional amendment that would require the government to balance the budget is unnecessary, but indicated he might embrace it...a reflection of the fact that Republican gains in the Senate may leave him no choice on the issue. NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports.

Tending to an urban forest has its challenges — and arborists say climate change is making the job harder. But for the first time, the city of Portland is developing a long term plan to protect its urban forest for years to come.

Dry weather and strong winds mean that what would have been small blazes in the past are now monster fires. And more people live in harm's way.

In France, the search is on for a thousand massive oak trees to provide beams needed to restore Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was badly damaged by fire two years ago.

The supervisor of the White Mountain National Forest is stepping down.Tom Wagner announced this week that he’s retiring at the beginning of September.…

John Madden directed both "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and the new sequel, "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." He joins us.

In parts of West Africa, communities have designated biodiversity hotspots sacred and measure their value by the peace of mind they provide, rather than in dollars and cents.