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 ...

At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Little Critters: Nature Play area, young children and their caregivers can have fun with free, nature-based play activities Mike Bock At 10 a.m. on a sunny Tuesday, ...

MISHAWAKA — Newly launched this year, the Wildsong Early Learning Community will offer a couple of days for children to enjoy nature play at The Mishawaka Res as a way for families to learn more about ...

Explore Bison’s Bluff in Schaumburg: natural climbing, splashy streams, scenic trails, and hands-on outdoor fun kids love.

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 ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) – It’s that time of the year again… time to get the kids out of the house! Northeast Ohio is home to many playgrounds, perfect for imaginative play and exploration. Many of the parks ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — It’s like all of Colorado’s ...

Discover Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton, Florida, a free family destination with a three-story playground, kids science museum ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Step into a well-considered kids’ room this year and you might pause for a moment. It’s different. Gone are the days of ...

We recently took our children to visit to the Cayman Parrot Sanctuary and to The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.