Get outside this September and celebrate National Public Lands Day! National Public Lands Day began in 1994 and has grown to become the...

Wonderful, warm, windy summer days are the best for flying a kite. All you need is a basic kite, a bit of a breeze and some time. Armed...

Summer is full of sunny days begging you to go outside! From hiking to beach days, you probably have plenty of activities you want to...

June is Great Outdoors Month. This event started as a weeklong celebration in 1998, and it has expanded to a monthlong celebration of all...

Have you ever climbed a tree? It turns out quite a few kids — like 25 percent! — have never scaled a trunk, not even once, according to a...

Spring in the Midwest can really be all over the place, from warm days to rainy days and back to snowy days! It’s great to get outdoors...

Spring is here! The days are getting longer, and plants and animals are emerging for the new season. Head outside to look for the many...

Whooo's out there in the cold winter weather? Owls! They are majestic, beautiful and interesting. When we hear them call out across the...

Earth art has many names, including Earthworks, land art and environmental art. It is a practice of creating art using natural materials...

Don’t let the cold weather scare you; embrace it instead! As long as you are properly prepared, winter picnicking is a rewarding and fun...

Fall is all about smells. Just breathe in the crisp air, enjoy the smell of leaves and the best scent of all — smoke in the air. November...

October is the sweet spot of autumn. You probably already have a list of outdoor activities to check off your list: pumpkin patches, corn...

Soak up the last of the summer sun by making scrumptious sweet and savory snacks with your own DIY solar oven! Solar ovens are not only...

Clouds can be a signal of rain to come or a beautiful day ahead. They can block out the sun completely or complement it as they float...

Happy National Moth Week! From July 18 to 26, scientists all around the globe encourage everyone to become a citizen scientist and geek...

Shadows are created when light hits an object. The object blocks the light, and darkness appears on the other side of the object. This...

Sure, you can paint indoors, but why? There are so many advantages to gathering your supplies and heading outdoors. Of course, being...

While the 2020 Summer Olympics have been postponed, there is no reason you can’t participate in your own games at home. You just need to...

Have you been taking a lot of walks with your family lately? Well, here’s one way to spice it up! Have the entire family join in on this...

Spring is here! It is a busy time of activity. Outside critters are scurrying about, and some birds are returning to the area after...