Outdoors

Six-year-old Li’najah Brooker fell into Chester Creek on Saturday evening, prompting a joint search operation from multiple local, state and federal agencies.

The new funding will help researchers evaluate the impact of offshore wind activities on whales, birds and the marine ecosystem.

Filed a year after devastating flash floods killed seven people in Bucks County, the lawsuit alleges the oil industry deceived the public about its climate impact.

Stockton University is using $1 million in federal grants to explore whether a viable syrup industry can be created using a species of maple tree common to southern N.J.

Weeks of winter storms have badly eroded beaches in the northern section of town, leaving little if any sand on which to play during all but the lowest tides.

Residents of a gated community in Delaware say they’re worried they could lose their beloved waterfall, and a piece of history, if a dam is removed to protect fish species.

After taking office, Parker promised to make Philly the “safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.” Advocates for parks and youth sports have high hopes.

With warm weather coming, it's time to dust off your bike and pump up those tires. We're talking about the joys of biking and the best places to do it in our region.

The Kensington spot won’t become condos — and could be home to a garden center once again

Meredith Foote, a veteran educator who taught school in Philadelphia and Newark, was named executive director of TGR Learning Lab in July.

Eco-friendly funerals are popular. We'll talk about composting, green burial and the death industry. Plus, do you speak whale? Exploring new research on whale communication.

The volunteers are a formidable force wielding buckets, trash cans, wire cutters and even chainsaws in the fight against trash.

In addition to concerns about traffic and increased noise, residents say they worry development might impact the environment.

While competing for prizes, participants learn about Philly history during the Fairmount Park scavenger hunt.

The accumulating snow came to an end early Saturday morning but the fresh snow is making for a good sledding or skiing holiday weekend.