Outdoors

We all did it. Slathering baby oil and iodine on our smooth skin, hoping for a fast tan, taking midday sun baths, spending hours poolside, and wearing as little as possible, save for the occasional dab of Coppertone lotion. And don’t forget the tanning beds. ...

Share an animal encounter with your grandchild and create an extra special memory! An encounter is much different than visiting a zoo, or even a petting zoo. An encounter gets you up close and personal to a specific animal where you not only can pet and feed it, but also sometimes hold it and be educated on the animal’s behavior, adaptations and living environment.  ...

A hummingbird visits an average of a thousand flowers a day. Fill a deck or patio container with flowers that attract these delicate birds and they will visit regularly to get their daily fill of nectar. ...

The best way to celebrate spring? Take a walk. May is National Walking Month and the season's splendor is on full display. Take advantage of the warmer temperatures and longer, sunlit evenings by doing something that's simple and good for both your body and your mind. ...

Bunnies, fledglings, baby squirrels, fawns. When spring arrives, so do calls about “abandoned” baby animals. Here's the takeaway: leave the babies alone. ...

Holden Arboretum is one of the best places to enjoy Northeast Ohio's brief but beautiful spring. Delicate seasonal ephemeral flowers are emerging, trees are budding and native perennials are popping up along trails and flower beds. ...

When food is missing "something," it probably needs an herb or two. Our garden guru reviews the history of herbs, just in time to gear up for growing our own this summer. ...

Native American culture takes center stage at Hale Farm & Village in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Event highlights include timed talks and demonstrations from native educators from the Delaware Nation, Seneca Nation and the Eastern Shawnee Tribe. ...