Nature Play Spaces - Activities

Posts at different heights

Balancing

Log balance beam, balancing on tree stumps, boulder stepping stones, wooden platforms, climbing boulders and logs

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Kids working together to build a planter around a tree

Building

Loose parts can be used to stack and build. Materials include logs, branches and cloth.​

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Stairs made of tree stumps

Climbing

Children enjoy climbing in a safe, natural play space. Tree stumps, carved wood, rope, rock gardens and more challenge kids.

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Boy holding a turtle

Connecting, Listening and Observing

Connecting with each other, animals, water, mud and dirt. Connecting with nature.

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Section of tree used as a canvas

Nature Art

Working with vines, branches leaves, paint and other natural parts.

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Kids playing in a garden

Gardening and Digging

Playing in the mud and learning about plants.

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