If we had to list our top parent-approved pastimes, backyard science experiments for kids are a hot contender for the #1 spot because kids have fun learning while soaking up a little vitamin D in the ...

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 ...

Everyone has heard the old adage that fingers alone are weak, but when they make a fist, they become a solid, strong unit. Such is the case, too, when applied to research conducted through the Great ...

Avian enthusiasts around the world will identify and count birds from February 13 through February 16 as part of a massive ...

A journey into the world of amateur science, where Richard Hull and his group experiment with nuclear fusion and high energy ...

Craig LeHoullier tending to dwarf tomato plants. Courtesy of Craig LeHoullier In 2005, gardeners Craig LeHouiller and Patrina Nuske-Small created the Dwarf Tomato Project. They wanted to preserve the ...

Join the 39th annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey this weekend! Help track winter bird trends by counting birds around your house. No outdoor experience required.

Bird lovers across the globe will once again turn their attention to backyards, parks and nature trails this February as the Great Backyard Bird Count returns ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count is slated for Feb. 14-17, all over the globe. Last year, more than 642,000 people in 210 countries or subregions helped count birds. This Valentine's Day weekend, love ...