There are wooden log stumps children can climb on, hammocks to swing and rest in, a mud kitchen area, a sandbox, and several ...

Several organizations will host Nature Play Days across Elkhart County from June 2 to 10 to reconnect kids with the outdoors and give them space to explore. It’s among other events around Indiana to ...

NEW ORLEANS — Kids can play, run, and jump in the mud at the Louisiana Children's Museum's annual Mud Fest at City Park. Families are invited to enjoy a variety of muddy mischief activities on ...

Climbing trees, making mud pies, or simply playing outside, parents and educators know that being in nature is an important part of every childhood. But when it comes to messy or risky play, it's a ...

Dive into a fascinating underwater adventure as we explore the unique experience of "Playing in Mud (?) Underwater". In this intriguing video, you'll discover the surprising world beneath the surface ...

Families know how essential indoor play spaces can be to keep our kids entertained — rain or shine! Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum joins the indoor fun with a new indoor play space for younger kids.

Lake County is full of beautiful natural spaces and the preschool scene is changing to take advantage of that. If you have a child who would rather spend every waking minute in the fresh air, making ...

Climb, dig, splash, build, explore and learn – nature play checks all the boxes. Unstructured play in natural settings is important for childhood development as well as multigenerational social ...

SAN ANTONIO – A local program is connecting children to the outdoors through nature play and sensory activities. “It’s a great place. It’s safe and there’s so much to do,” Melissa Markgraf, a mother ...

The first ever 'Play in Nature' event was held Sunday afternoon at Lower Maplewood Park in Rochester. The event was held on the future site of the Maplewood Nature Center, which is currently in the ...

Encouraging children to get outside in nature has always been a priority of mine, both as a parent and as a staff writer here at Treehugger. But this year it feels more urgent than ever. We've spent ...