What began during the pandemic as a functional escape has evolved into a movement toward creating private outdoor oases that ...

Agricultural runoff is a persistent challenge to water quality in the Upper Midwest. To better understand how state-led policies address this issue, students Meghan Anderson and Taylor Hohensee in the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it also improves sleep quality, increases concentration, and supports an active and ...

Nature journaling—a recreational activity where people use words or pictures to capture an observation while outside in ...

We spend a lot of time indoors. To make up for the lack of outside time, grow some trees in your home! These are the ones ...

Maybe the tree huggers had something after all! Recent studies show that time spent in different nature settings almost ...

The idea of attending a school class in a woodland is appealing to many - but leafy settings are not necessarily more effective for learning, scientists say, though more research is needed.Some say ...

A five-year study that involved taking hundreds of water samples in the National Capital Region has found that the vast ...

Scientists have discovered the devastating impact that marine heat waves are having on Alaska's seabird populations.

Young people's engagement with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Minecraft is shaping how they understand and interact ...

Recent research has revealed that Winnie-the-Pooh, We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Treasure Island are among the top books most likely to inspire children to embark on an outdoor adventure. According ...

Just like the best smart plugs, the best outdoor smart plugs turn any outlet-powered gadget connected to them ‘smart’ by linking them to your Wi-Fi network. This lets you control them remotely ...