Combining nature, art, and play, to encourage
exploration, discovery, learning and well-being.
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE
With every project and every site, we have the opportunity to improve the health and well-being of everyone around us. At nature+play designs, we help brainstorm, plan, design and implement projects that help everyone feel safe, welcome and able to enjoy the settings around them. This means something different for everyone, so listening to the needs of our clients is at the forefront of what we do. Lets learn together how to connect your site and community to nature.
BEHIND EVERY DESIGN, EVERY CONVERSATION......
Nature
Restoring natural systems is at the heart of every project, connecting soil, water, air, animals, plants - it is at the heart of thriving projects
Well - being
Health and peace of mind are key to every successful space, whether it means active, passive, serene or quiet, every space is vital
Connections
People, spaces, community, we all thrive when we can connect, whether it is to play, learn, wander, work, love or enjoy our time outdoors
Joy
Joy means something different to everyone, that is why spaces and landscapes need to be flexible, adaptable, beautiful and even fun
OUR SERVICES
Owner's Representative
Owner's Representative
Working with project owner's for
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project management
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design review
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policy updates
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stakeholder engagement
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meeting facilitation
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product recommendations
Coalition Building
Coalition Building
Bringing community partners together to plan for:
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programs & services
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functional space planning
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funding & partnerships
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resource development
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community support
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resource sharing
Design & planning
Design & Planning
Planning and design experience on every project with qualified expertise:
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Registered landscape architect (WA, OR, MI)
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Ecologist
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Environmental Educator
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Horticultural Therapy
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Playground Safety trained
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Backyard Habitat
Habitat & Ecological Restoration
Habitat & Ecological Restoration
With over 20 years of experience in the midwest and Pacific Northwest, creating habitats for all species is my passion. Balancing functions, systems and spaces for all to thrive is at the heart of all of our work.
Green Schoolyards
Green Schoolyards
Over 20 years working with schools and districts to transform campuses to vibrant, healthy and beautiful spaces
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Campus planning
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Landscape & feature designs
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Program development
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Community partnerships
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Stewardship
Policies & Visitor Support
Policies and Visitor Support
Space design is only one piece of successful use - policies and programs support use throughout the days and seasons
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Partner programs
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Interpretive signage
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Policy development
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Professional development