Outdoors

The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.

Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

Gardeners learn how to be more sustainable while adapting to climate change during the Philadelphia Flower Show.

Severe erosion is threatening the Jersey Shore's 2026 tourism season. Local leaders are looking to federal aid to restore coastlines before Memorial Day.

The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.

Local butterflies and bees need more homes. Philly’s science community has some creative solutions.

But meteorologists say records for total snowfall during a single snowstorm or winter are unlikely to fall.

The weather service said the storm could arrive quietly on Sunday with rainfall in some places before worsening.

Tempted to grab some skates, snowshoes or skis after watching the Olympics? Take the right precautions before heading outdoors in the winter.

Skip the roses this Valentine’s Day, and grab your binoculars and a field guide for science, with this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count.

The rules of Snowmelt Derby are simple: Guess when all the snow will disappear from Bob Mina’s Chester County backyard.

The fire broke out Thursday night at a recycling facility at South 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. Residents have been asked to avoid the area or stay inside due to smoke.

Bird Safe Philly has been working to lessen bird collisions for five years. Its budget just increased tenfold.

Temperatures are about to get above freezing — but that’s not the end of the frozen nightmare.

After a three-day hearing, a judge disagreed with the city that the residents waited too long to sue. The residents want the judge to halt renovations.