Outdoors

Explore the Japanese Garden at The Cleveland Botanical Garden, learn about traditional design elements, and stop one of the special events to mark its 50th anniversary this summer. ...

Bone up on your health for a stronger future. How's your balance? Have you tripped and fallen lately? What about your bones? Falls and bones are something none of us thought about when we were younger. We didn't have to. Our balance was good, our bones were strong, and we assumed the only way we'd end up on the ground was if we chose to be there. ...

Growing flowers and foliage in containers is a solution to limited space as well as a way to add drama to in-ground gardens. Following these tips will assure your containers are more gorgeous than ever this year, evoking envy from all who view them. ...

Elephant ears and an Italian sausage sandwich. That's my favorite fair food combo. Add in great people watching opportunities, and I'm in heaven. You can get a jump on the fair food season with the free Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru set for Sat., May 17 and Sun., May 18 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. ...

If you want a colorful and exciting introduction to birdwatching or experience the annual thrill of spring migration, head to Lake Erie's marshes in the next few weeks. The night skies are full of migrating birds, but during the daytime they rest right here in Ohio, and we've got great places to see them, if you know where to look. ...

Local farmers markets are starting to gear up, and that means it's time to apply for a free voucher to take advantage of locally grown veggies, fruits, herbs and more. We include a long list of local farmers markets for you to visit. ...

Weather in Northeast Ohio can change quickly. Here are weather and emergency alert resources for older adults and seniors in Greater Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio. ...

Planting and caring for 15,000 trees is a lot of trees. To celebrate, Holden Forests & Gardens is marking Arbor Day with a week of celebrations that include free admission, tours, seedling giveaways and more. ...