4 National Parks to Visit on Earth Day and Beyond These protected public lands are perfect for spring and summer exploration By Cassandra Brooklyn April 22, 2026 In this story: national parks, hiking, earth day
17 Empowering Earth Month Reads for Kids Grounded in real science, these picture books will spark wonder—sans climate anxiety By Katie O'Reilly April 23, 2026 In this story: books, Kids' Corner, earth day
A Room-by-Room Guide for Going Plastic Free And other tips for living a more sustainable life By Jacqueline Kehoe April 9, 2026 In this story: plastic, earth day, conservation, buyers' guide
Affordability and Race Play a Major Role in Whether People Live in Nature-Deprived Areas A new report notes that access to nature is critical to human health and well-being By Dana Drugmand April 3, 2026 In this story: equity, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, earth day, community
The Trees That Grew Us As Earth Month gets underway, a look back in time to how forests shaped us By Riley Black April 1, 2026 In this story: earth day, forests, climate change, science
What’s the Best Way to Repair or Reuse My Stuff? New hacks for keeping toxic things from polluting our bodies and our planet By Jessian Choy April 23, 2025 In this story: earth day, Ms. Green, recycling, buyers' guide, sustainability
How to Create a Garden for Pollinators A step-by-step guide to transforming your yard into a thriving habitat for bees and butterflies Text and photographs by Anne Readel April 1, 2025 In this story: pollinators, gardening, insects, Gee Whiz, earth day
Accessibility Technology Ensures Everyone Gets a Day at the Beach The last decade’s advances in wheelchairs and sand mats allow people with disabilities more and better access By Nina R. Dietz April 28, 2024 In this story: accessibility, oceans, earth day
What New Research and Indigenous Wisdom Teach Us About the Octopus—And Ourselves “Secrets of the Octopus” adds to a diverse collection of cephalopod knowledge By Christian Thorsberg April 24, 2024 In this story: film, earth day, animals, fish, oceans
12 Earthy Kids’ Books That’ll Help the Whole Family Fete Earth Week These pretty picture books grant grown-ups hope too By Katie O'Reilly April 21, 2024 In this story: books, children, earth day