Category: Living near nature

Outdoor play for kids is an essential part of growing up, but not every neighborhood makes it easy to get outside. The design of a community, from its trails to its open space, can shape how much active play kids actually get during the week, and...

Many people notice that being outdoors in a natural setting – perhaps in a park or wooded area – invokes pleasant, peaceful feelings. That’s not a coincidence. But is living near trees good for you? Living near trees and in nature has...