Rhiannon Giles Durham’s 11-year-old daughter has a common fear of bees and spiders: cautious because of the sting-and-bite potential but recognizing that if the critters are treated with respect, they ...

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From butterfly life cycles to backyard bug hunts, insect-themed activities are capturing preschoolers’ curiosity while building early skills. Teachers and parents are using playful, hands-on bug ...

Exposure to the natural environment is increasingly important at a time when children are spending more time on digital ...

Camper Ceceila Ross winces at the stink bug crawling up her arm at the Insect Safari camp at the Alaska Botanical Garden on June 21, 2023. (Maria Koop/Alaska Public Media) Lunchtime just finished, and ...