Outdoors

Natural environments are known to benefit childhood development. The Bristol School District includes a forest in its curriculum.

With a new analysis showing where the pollution is going, environmental advocates call on public officials to do more to stop it.

Good Boy Dog Recovery, a group that typically focuses on rescuing dogs, believes the fox has corrugated plastic piping around its neck.

The fish are a critical food source for larger fish like striped bass, as well as bears, raptors, cormorants and gulls.

The nor'easter is expected to hit Sunday and continue into Monday.

The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.

Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.

Environmental officials are most concerned about discarded plastics and cigarette butts.

Philly residents in Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West can apply for a pilot program that aims to reduce energy burden and curb the cost of electric bills.

Crews are dismantling Brandywine River dams to restore fish migration, improve water quality and reconnect a waterway shaped by industry.

The nonprofit Discovery Pathways says equipment, including life jackets, boat paddles, fishing rods, kayak seats and power tools, was damaged.

Philly Bike Action’s second big ride there in 14 months drew hundreds to protest a lack of progress on addressing safety concerns.

Summer’s end doesn’t mean the outdoor fun is over. Here’s a list of festivals around Philadelphia to keep you busy until the holiday season hits.

The call for community-led projects across Philadelphia is open until Oct. 1. All city residents and community groups are welcome to apply.

The Fairmount Park Conservancy runs programs all year, and the busiest season is here.