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Oct. 28, 2020 Feeling the winter blues a little early this year? Watching nature videos could improve your mood, according to a recent study. We’ve… Read More »Can’t get outside? Watching nature videos can boost your mood, study says

AUG. 5, 2020 A world-class vacation in your own backyard. No mask required. Homeowners looking for a safe way to escape the humdrum of pandemic… Read More »Shaq gets a koi pond as more people look to their yards for summer relaxation

Dec. 9, 2019 Shopping for people who love hanging out in their backyard isn’t always easy in winter. But that doesn’t mean you have to… Read More »3 Holiday Gifts for People Who Love their Yards

Nov. 19, 2019 No chlorine, no harsh chemicals. Just natural filtration. We’re not talking about a koi pond. We’re talking about a public swimming pool.… Read More »All-natural public pools show you don’t need chlorine for clear water

Sept. 13, 2019 That’s not rain on the radar. Meteorologists have spotted dragonfly swarms in Ohio, Indiana and western Pennsylvania over the past few days.… Read More »Giant dragonfly swarm spotted over PA

Aug. 30, 2019 These cool late summer days are the perfect time to go outdoors and relax – and maybe plan some end-of-the-season gatherings. If… Read More »5 Backyard Finds to Snag before Fall

July 31, 2019 Female fish don’t like to shack up with just any male, a recent study suggests. They like to choose their mate –… Read More »Some fish form emotional bonds with mates, study says

July 16, 2019 The U.S. military is looking into a new tool for underwater surveillance, and it looks like something you might have in your… Read More »Spy Fish? Finned recruits could help military find enemy subs

Updated Aug. 3, 2020 Two hours a week. Seventeen minutes per day. That’s all it takes to lead a more fulfilling life, one study suggests.… Read More »Want to feel happier? Spend 2 hours outside this week

Conservationists call it an Eastern hellbender. Others call it a snot otter. Pennsylvanians can soon call it their state amphibian. PA House legislators passed a… Read More »Meet the ‘Snot Otter,’ PA’s New State Amphibian

June 21, 2019 Anyone who sips their morning coffee by a backyard pond can already tell you how good spending time outside is for their… Read More »Growing up around nature lowers risk of mental illness, study says