New York is home to a wide variety of wildlife from deer to the spotted salamander. You can make your backyard a haven with something as simple as planting shrubs or flowers that produce nectar.

At a forest school, the roof is the bright blue sky, a cluster of ladybugs flying through the air can turn into a science lesson and the fog lingering on your face becomes an example of the water ...

Whether you live in a balcony apartment, a suburban neighborhood or on an estate with acreage, Nashville author Margaret Renkl wants you to know that you can witness the wonders of nature unfold in ...

Fall arrived with the equinox last week, and just on time, the leaves of the swamp maples are turning red, and the last burst of summer bloom from the goldenrods and asters is lighting up our fields ...

A sparse, high-ceiling room at the Penn Hills Library is where Maria Wheeler-Dubas often finds herself explaining nature’s most captivating quirks and mysteries, such as dolphins’ apparent ability to ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay discover a group of giant, rare caterpillars during a routine nature walk through their own backyard.

A helpful compilation of the most wonderful backyard ideas—large, sloped, or small, there are designs for all yards with beautiful budget-friendly options, too!

I’ve tried wellness routines around the world, from lunar meditations in Bali to sunrise yoga on the Great Barrier Reef. Yet one of the most soul-stirring practices took shape in my backyard in ...