Simple joy of jumping in puddles or climbing trees is out of reach for millions of children

Time spent in nature can reduce stress and anxiety, boost fitness and sleep, and help build resilience, experts say, but many ...
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Muddy Puddles Mess Fest in Mahopac celebrates kids being kids in honor of those who can't

See scenes from The Muddy Puddles Project's 12th annual Mess Fest at Kiwi Country Day Camp in Mahopac, NY, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.
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Streets used to be full of kids playing. Can those spaces be reclaimed?

In 20222, the federal government spent approximately $52 billion on roads. This infrastructure is obviously a necessary expenditure. Roads and highways are the connective tissue of our economy, one ...