On a recent chilly morning, bundled-up kindergarten students at Star Child Nature School in Medford were collecting tree sap to make glue for handmade ornaments. Other kindergartens were nearby ...

A child plays outside on a rainy spring day. Photo by Whitney Gleason Spring in Western New York can be less than inviting. In months where others see the first blooming flowers and ever warming days, ...

Spending time in the great outdoors is one of life's purest joys. While the city has its virtues, nothing compares to the beauty of a sunset, the smell of flowers or the feeling of a warm breeze on ...

There are some tangible benefits that make stepping out in the rain worthwhile. (Illustration: Annelise Capossela for Yahoo News) As the old adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” While this ...

I don’t own an umbrella. The logic behind that is simple: If it’s raining, I’m not going outside. Rain is just one on a long list of excuses I use to justify staying indoors (also on the list: all ...

MEDINA, Ohio -- The Medina County Park District has a wide variety of programs on tap for all ages in the first weeks of April. Here is a sampling: • Preschoolers in the Garden: Seeds, Seeds, Seeds! A ...

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EU researchers are exploring the role of architecture in designing living spaces that harness the healing power of nature to improve the health and well-being of urban populations. Dr. Carmen García ...

School bells have been ringing across the Western Slope, and with them comes the familiar rhythm of homework, schedules, and structured learning. But what if we told you that one of the most powerful ...

While Mother Nature brought some much-needed rain to the Lakes Region this week, the statewide burn ban remains in effect, ...

An outdoor wedding offers remarkable scenic beauty while giving individuals an opportunity to connect with nature. Those who love the outdoors appreciate the pleasant, clean air and sunlight, which ...