Elements of a Natural Play Space
Examples of Plants
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Native habitat.Calverton School |
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Insects feeding on plants can be fascinating.Photo courtesy of Ryan Haggerty, USFWS |
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Trees not only provide shade, but invite birds and other wildlife to the area.Montessori School of Northern Virginia. |
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Plants can be used to create inviting pathways.Brooklyn Botanical Garden |
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Butterfly gardens attract pollinators.Assateague State Park |
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Sunflower room.Brooklyn Botanical Garden |
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Community gardens provide nature play spaces for children.Patterson Park People's Garden |
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