Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Phases of Water, on Jan. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent/caregiver will learn about ...

When Julie Ernst’s daughter was 8, she often played in a small stick fort behind their house. When Ernst went outside to get her daughter for dance class one day, she saw her “frosting” mud cupcakes. ...

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, every 8th grader learns to canoe in the Grand River. Milwaukee’s public school district is now home to five new greenspaces. In Austin, nature-based learning is integrated ...

Spending time outside, especially in green spaces like parks, is important for children’s development and well-being. Connecting with nature can even help manage some physical and mental conditions.

Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.

Spending time outside, especially in green spaces like parks, is important for children's development and well-being. Connecting with nature can even help manage some physical and mental conditions.

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

SOUTH SALT LAKE — Tracy Aviary won't just nurture birds and other wildlife — it plans to nurture some of Utah's youngest minds when it opens a first-of-its-kind preschool next year. The aim? To keep ...

Located inside the Shenandoah County Community Center, Wild Child: Museum & Menagerie provides a place for nature-loving ...

Earth Day is rolling around again. On April 22 nd, once more we will bemoan the disappearance of myriad species, the poisoning of air, water and soil, and the many inventive ways humans have of ...

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Danville’s focus on promoting outdoor recreation and its emphasis on connecting youth to nature has earned the city national recognition. Danville was recently named a Nature ...