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Looking for ways to incorporate play into your garden program? Check out the following activity ideas:
Transform your school’s playground into a dynamic space that engages students’ imaginations and encourages exploration of nature—add a garden!
All too often, playgrounds are limited to large, hard structures made of metal and plastic placed in a bed of mulch. Without a doubt, kids love their playgrounds and need the physical activity they promote (just think how many kids consider recess their favorite time of the day), but by adding a touch of living green, they have the potential to offer even more benefits.
