Outdoor play offers something screens never can: a chance for kids to connect with their environment, their bodies, and their imagination — all at once.

Outdoor play is beneficial for all aspects of health and helps children learn vital skills. Learn more about outdoor play for children.

Discover how outdoor adventures shape resilient kids. From physical health benefits to fostering creativity, nature holds key lessons for young minds.

New research shows how outdoor parks provide opportunities for children to engage in risky play and develop independence and problem-solving skills.

Early Education COLUMN: Little kids need outdoor play — but not when it’s 110 degrees Early childhood experts call for resilient design choices to cope with climate change by Anya Kamenetz October 18, ...

As summer temperatures rise, daycares across the Big Country are adjusting their routines to keep safety top of mind, especially when it comes to outdoor play.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn Promoting outdoor play is not only important for the health and well-being of children; it is necessary for the long-term health of the environment.

Yiwei Huang ‘s co-authored (with Professor Patsy Owens and Professor Jayoung Koo) textbook, Outdoor Environments for People: Considering Human Factors in Landscape Design, has received the ...