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Incorporating edible plants into the outdoor school environment can provide a highly stimulating and interactive atmosphere. This can come in the form...

Edible Plants

While thinking of a wooden playground may bring up images of 1970s-era equipment, wood can be incorporated into contemporary play environments in...

Wood Structures

Mulch or wood fibre can be used to create a natural looking safety surface on the school ground. However, mulch is best as a surface for smaller...

Mulch

These provide a contained way to incorporate sand into a play environment, helping to keep the sand in one area. Sand makes a great play element since...

Sand Pits

What is a sluice? A water channel controlled by a gate. Small scale sluices make for excellent play opportunities on a playground, allowing children...

Sluices

While splash pads are typically found in public parks, a small splash pad can be incorporated into a school play environment. Splash pads provide an...

Splash Pads

When you start to think about what plants to include in a school garden, native planting should be a primary consideration. What is native planting?...

Native Planting

When selecting plants for a school yard, it is important to consider what the plant will look like at different times of year. Maximizing the play...

Seasonal Planting

Putting wheels on a planter can make it surprisingly versatile. In a schoolyard with limited space, it means they can be moved out of the way when the...

Mobile Planters