"We’re absolutely delighted to welcome our third okapi calf to Dublin Zoo. Each birth is a major step forward for the ...

A rare African 'unicorn' has been born at Chester Zoo. The birth of an okapi has been caught on CCTV cameras at Chester Zoo.

How Outdoor Experiences Stimulate Creative Thinking. Being in nature stimulates our senses in ways that indoor environments simply cannot. The sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors activate ...

The Outdoors Club gathers in the Oval after one of the club’s nature journaling gatherings. Credit: Courtesy of Joby Buffone: Head of Communication for the Outdoors Club ...

State officials are discussing how to license outdoor schooling and unlock funding earmarked for underserved communities. In 2020, Washington state had more than 50 nature preschools and Illinois ...

Nature play reduces stress and promotes creativity. Of course, physical perks aren’t the only thing that nature and outdoor play offer to kids. The mental health benefits are just as good. “Being in ...

Summing it up, Thurston remarks, “[The show is] called America Outdoors. I say this all the time, I’ll say it again — this is a show about people and their connection to nature, and through ...

Nature photography is also a gateway to citizen science. Apps like QuestaGame , though not a subject of our research, bridge the appeal of photography and the game design of Pokémon Go.

The calming effects of being outdoors are also important to the children’s development and well-being. “Whenever kids are having a tough time or big feelings, we always suggest a nature break. The ...