My backyard adjoins the thousand-acre wood that makes up the north campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Several times over the last few decades that I’ve been employed as a science writer, I ...

Creating a backyard kids' obstacle course can provide infinite hours of fun and fitness for children who love a good challenge and have boundless energy. Whether they’re aspiring Ninja Warriors or ...

Liz Heinecke, author of Super Fun Science Experiments for Kids, shows us some fun outdoor science experiments you can do with your kids or grandkids.

Guaranteed to engage the children for hours, encourage creativity and provide an outlet for excess energy, a backyard playground is worth considering whether you're planning a simple yard update or a ...

There’s nothing quite like spending time outdoors with your kids, especially when you can turn your backyard into a place for both fun and learning. Sometimes, the best memories come from simple ...

Are you looking for fun ways to unplug and get outside with your kids now that spring is here? I know I want to enjoy every minute of the warm weather! Set aside the screens, and head outdoors for ...

It's that time of the year when the children are out having fun in the sun. While they're outside, encourage them to explore one of the best science classroom: their own backyard. Using a few ...

Most afternoons, my backyard is a hangout spot for kids in my neighborhood. And it's not just my backyard — other houses on my block participate, too. Everyone follows the rules of the house and plays ...

No Bunsen burners or laboratories here, this is science for everybody, anywhere. Wherever the kids want to take it; in the garden, in the kitchen or in the shed, this is science BY kids FOR kids! ABC ...