I’ll be honest: just the thought of spending the summer in non-stop mom mode has me firing up my espresso ...

A very valuable gift you can give your kids, especially this time of year, is to deeply meet them through nature. Of course the most obvious benefits are to physical health. Taking a hike or riding a ...

The Twin Ponds Nature and Discovery Center, celebrating its 10th year, might be one of Aroostook County’s best kept secrets.

Although nature-based play spaces for children that include plants, trees, and rocks are growing in popularity, there is relatively little empirical evidence to support anecdotal claims that playing ...

Colorful slides and metal monkey bars are the mainstay of local playgrounds. But look around and you'll notice a growing trend for natural elements in children's play spaces, So, which is better for ...

Children are naturally curious. They love asking questions, exploring new things, and discovering how the world works. Nature is one of the best classrooms for children because it is full of wonder, ...

A team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observatory on children's health and education), led by Sylvana Côté, ...

Children's interest in nature is crucial for their understanding and appreciation of the natural environment, as well as for their mental health and efforts to biodiversity conservation. The primary ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...