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Including natural elements in a playground is now considered the best thing we can do for our kids. Children themselves say the spaces are more fun and it is evident that they play better and have more natural team building as well as enhanced learning in having more to do themselves. Here are some tips to help you make your playground more beneficial
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Photo: Children & Nature Network
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Why nature in education?
Play Structures Need Natural Elements and Risk
A study of London playgrounds assessed the "influences of the design of playgrounds on play behaviors and physical activity levels in children and teens”. It was found that more natural materials were not only less expensive and easier to maintain but were safer despite their appearance of greater risk. They had more visitors and the children were more active.
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Photo: Dana Wheatley, Calgary Playground Review
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Good Things Going On
Natural Playgrounds in Calgary, Alberta
This article lists natural playground in Calgary. Some of the photos make me wish I could jump in and play myself!
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It's wild
Join our WILD Spaces Program — a pollinator conservation program for schools
You can give pollinators a boost by planting nectar and pollen rich blooms with your students and CWF can help with our WILD Spaces Program — a pollinator conservation program for schools with a free plant offer in select cities.
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