The warm summer weather is the perfect excuse to get the kids outside for some fun nature outdoor activities. With longer days and sunshine-filled afternoons, there’s no better time to explore, create ...

These days, everyone can benefit from a little more time spent outdoors. Studies have shown over and over that being immersed in nature is good for both your mental and physical health. Not just ...

I know from experience that being outdoors helps kids feel less irritable and sleep better. But don't take my word for it; researchers have also found that when parents encourage kids to engage in ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Discover fun nature activities for children in Singapore's parks and wildlife reserves this school holiday. Read more at ...

It’s summertime and you’ve heard the dreaded words: “I’m bored.” Time to get your kids outside! If you’re looking for a fun few hours or even a whole day out with the family, put the Forest Preserves ...

Rock climbing, rafting, animal petting, biking around with friends. There was something for kids of all ages this morning at Winton Woods Harbor. Rock climbing, rafting, animal petting, biking around ...

“Join me on a dog walk,” I said to my kids one afternoon. They sighed as if I had suggested they spend the day memorizing the library’s card catalog system. But their moods lightened once we were ...

In his recently published book, Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being, pioneering environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman describes how ...