Nature

Turn your favorite autumnal gourd into a feast for your feathered friends.

Access to green space during childhood may lower the incidence of mental-health issues later on, according to a recent study.

The hiking community is divided on the potential benefits of trekking poles. Our expert weighs in.

Participating in research projects can connect you with nature, fight climate change, and strengthen your community.

A shinrin-yoku retreat provides opportunities to rebuild a healthy connection with nature and improve your well-being.

Yearning to get out into nature, but burdened by your to-do list? Here are some hints for giving yourself some quality time outdoors.

Want to keep these pesky insects at bay? Here are nine plants that repel mosquitoes — naturally.

When a back injury made her desk job impossible, psychotherapist Susan Scott discovered the best medicine of all: a walk in the woods.

Explorer Tristan Gooley on how to plot a course using the sun, stars, sea, weather, plants and animals as your guides.

No matter how far you hike, the Appalachian Trail serves as a reminder that any journey begins with a single step.

Digging in the garden, walking by a river, and enjoying some sun during lunch do more than just lift your spirits — they’re good for your physical health, too.

Basil, chives, parsley, and thyme are great herbs for new gardeners.

Gardening is simple — if you grow only herbs.

How getting in touch with wood, fire, earth, metal, and water can improve your health.

Here’s what you can do to help protect and preserve this critical resource.

This 12-year-old entrepreneur seeks to help support the declining bee population with her family’s lemonade recipe.