Kids in the summer program in Kent County Parks and Recreation are learning at a young age to grow plants using only natural ...

Find out how nature is the best classroom for early childhood education, from STEM lessons to emotional growth and creativity ...

Name the area or container for the child and let them design a sign that reads, for instance, “Olivia’s Garden” or “Noah’s ...

If you really want to enjoy the outdoors it can make a lot of sense to leave your phone or iPad behind. But other times, it may add to the adventure to bring it along.

Trisomy 18 is normally fatal within weeks of birth. But some parents are getting more time — with surgeries, luck and an ...

The 'better-for-you' lunch kits are packed with sodium, and CR's tests found some have concerning levels of leadLunchly kits ...

Kids can splash in the stream and learn about local waterways during a new summer day camp offered by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute.

Thanks to a burgeoning trend in toys and games, however, anyone can grow a sunflower, and it always thrives. Call it natural.

Families are invited to Cape Girardeau Nature Center’s kids-only pond this summer to catch a tagged fish and collect a prize.

Lakes for Love, a non-profit founded by Sam Lakes, provides care kits with items such as positive affirmations, games, and phone chargers to help children and families experiencing trauma and ...

Our local experts say the trick is in how you lead kids to this adventure. Don't call it a "hike." ...