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.

Nature-based therapy plays an important role in helping children enjoy nature while they're stuck inside a hospital. "One of ...

The children themselves are telling us through dismal school statistics about escalating special needs (now 10 percent of all children, per the 2023 World Happiness Report), poor physical fitness ...

It’s all part of Little Critters: Nature Play, a free drop-in program where children ages 0–5 explore science and nature ...

From nature hikes to stargazing, here are Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s recommendations for nature activities this season. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors in late autumn.

I worked at nature centers before and I started a nature-based preschool 20 years ago. The first ones were few and far between. Ours was one of 10 in the country when we started in 2003.

How time in nature builds happier, healthier and more social children. Time outdoors — even a walk around the neighborhood — helps children’s cognition, stress levels and general growth.

Simply looking at nature — or even just digital pictures of it — can relieve pain. By. AFP. Published. March 14, 2025 ...

Getting outside has many benefits.It can boost your mood, reduce stress and promote relaxation. And now, according to a recent study, researchers have found that the outdoors can also improve children ...

Chatham County parents worried about summer brain drain have no shortage of options to keep their children occupied. Whether seeking physical activity, artistic stimulation or technology-driven ...

“Being in nature, for children and for adults, is one of the most important ways to improve health, wellness, overall happiness, and sense of purpose in life,” Jackie Ostfeld, director of the ...

The redesigned Children's Park in Isla Vista will have brand new play equipment, a designed space for community gatherings and staff, a demonstration garden, picnic areas with barbecues, and new ...