Our getting outdoors collection gives you loads of tips, advice and inspiration for getting your kids outdoors in nature.

Birds are everywhere, right? That’s why birds are an easy way to get kids excited about animals and nature. Read beautiful nonfiction bird books to teach your children more about birds.

We spoke to the experts about the benefits of nature and the outdoors for your child’s mental and physical development. It might feel natural to want to control everything to keep your little ...

It turns out play with an element of risk may be exactly what today’s kids are missing Brittany Toole ... These elements can often be found in nature, vacant lots and even junkyards, but the ...

According to the survey, children whose parents answered in 2013 that their kids had more experiences with nature, such as camping, climbing and playing in rivers, scored higher points in their ...

Our picks of the best microscopes for kids encourage children to investigate ... a very keen interest in science and getting closer to nature. The equipment in this list is generally simpler ...

If your kids are interested in astronomy, they'll love looking at the best night sky targets in April — like the bright full moon and Lyrid meteor shower, and budding nature observers will be ...

Plus, they’re still great to visit all year round! Here are some of our favorite indoor nature centers for Chicago kids. Located at Pilcher Park in Joliet, the Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory is ...