Nature scape playground

We think that natural elements should be a key part of any playground, not just an afterthought. It pays to start by creating a natural ‘canvas’, defining the main pathways where people will transition through the site (‘desire’ lines) and then create natural elements around that. Think about this from the start and then design …

Looking for some ways to create a fun area that will keep your kids outdoors? Here's some ideas I'm loving for creating outdoor playscapes on the cheap!

Playground Ideas | Spending time at the park is a great way for your kids to connect with nature. The Hendrick Park playground was designed to engage children from a range of age groups in a natural setting, with a ton of different adventure-creating options available! Enjoy the freedom of a natural playground. #HendrickFarm #LiveHereForTheLifeHere #HappinessIsHomeMade

Natural playscape ideas for home. Here's how we incorporate nature play in our urban yard in our Montessori home including climbing rocks and river.

Last weeks lecture (the 2nd half of it) got me to thinking, about gardens obviously, but also about other green spaces and our treatment of these. I had been looking into the concept of natural pla…

Last winter was a dry one here in Seattle, mild and dry with more sunny days than we're accustomed to seeing here in the Pacific Northwest. It was pleasant, but I for one am glad that we're back to normal this year as the atmospheric rivers have returned to their proper course, alternatively dousing and dribbling on us, filling our water reservoirs to overflowing and building up snow pack in the mountains that provide us with plenty when the dryer summer months return. They say that wars of…

Have any budding Jack Sparrows or Swiss Family Robinsons out there? You might enjoy this natural playscape playground with pond we created.

Playgrounds are a wonderful part of childhood, but I didn’t want any old box store playground. I wanted something that sparked my kidlets’ imaginations. Where “there be monsters…

If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to spruce up your garden for the summer, then these garden ideas using tires might interest you, especially

Ottawa Montessori School Playground. Earthscape Custom Playgrounds. Multi-level climbable structures, hillslides, water features, passive play stations.