A few days ago, I sat on the ground with a 6-year-old under a pine tree. We weren’t on a formal field trip or working from a lesson plan. We were simply curious. As we looked at the puzzle of bark ...

MADISON, Wis. — Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning. Health care providers have long suggested stressed-out patients spend time outdoors. Now hundreds ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Standing barefoot in a grassy patch of dandelions, Iris Phoebe Weaver excitedly begins listing the many ways the modest plant can be used medicinally and in cooking. “I just ...

Want to know how bad this winter might be? You could look at the latest forecast. Or you could turn to the woolly bear ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging backyard biodiversity to attract beneficial insects. At my house, I have a ...

Urban nature walks provide a unique opportunity to connect with the environment amidst the hustle and bustle of city life ...

I suppose most Ohioans head south in the winter, if a vacation opportunity arises. Not me, necessarily. I like northern climes and the hardy beasts that ride out winter at frosty latitudes. With that ...

Diabetes prevention has emerged as a critical public health objective in response to the rising global incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lifestyle interventions – including dietary improvements, ...