Gardening and digging is probably one of the best ways to get a child hands-on with nature. Gardening helps build fine motor skills; early exposure to plants can also help develop a green thumb!

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Sandboxes incorporated into playspaces

Tree plantings are a great group exercise

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Gardens attract wildlife

Using recycled material as planters

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Gardening teaches you how to grow your own food

Leaves can also be used for play

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