Planning, building and making new spaces is super fun and a great way to engage people. After the build is over, then what? Reasons to activate a space:
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keep it looking good
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let folks know it is there
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let folks know WHAT is in the space
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why is the space unique to that property
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use the space to teach a curriculum
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what cool things can folks learn from the space
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how can the space be used
At nature+play designs, we are just as excited to help you learn how to use the outdoor spaces to promote play, learning and well-being, as we are in helping get the features in the ground. Learn about the different ways we can support you and your team.
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Need a place to start? Regional/state/national progams are a wealth of information and ideas. Listed below are some of the programs that we have used and coordinated with on local projects:
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Clark County Green Schools - Environmental Certifications in 6 categories including School Grounds & Gardens
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City of Vancouver Urban Forestry - Tree plant lists for tree selection, Write a letter to tree program & curriculum, Treeducation programs & info
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Friends of Trees - Organizes community tree planting events, including on school grounds
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Watershed Alliance - native plant stewardship days, neighborhood grants, backyard habitat certification program
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Clark County Nature Network - a regional collective of environmentally focused agencies working to connect our community to nature. Will start a webinar series to train and teach about the variety of programs in our community.
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School district EcoBlitz program - using iNaturalist to identify all species on school campuses.