A Natural Playscape

While many playgrounds are filled with huge plastic and metal climbing apparatus, my goal is to create a Multi Sensory Natural Playscape for Terra Luz. While this can end up being a big undertaking, I have begun simple with the the large sandbox, the pebble pit, the garden, outdoor art, and the open play area. What will be added will transportable so we can take it when we move offsite. At that time, I am hoping our "dream" natural playscape will come to fruition with the helping hands of the Terra Luz community.

But before the natural playscape committee is put together, and we begin to dream, for now, I would like to add some soundscapes, art, and additional seating. We have something WONDERFUL in the works for the garden, which is part of what the children tend to while outside, and that will be unveiled soon.

The key is using local resources.

Playful sculpture. Dazzling Mosaics. Healthy Plants. Beautiful Materials. These are the things that playscape dreams of are made of, but they’re not shipped from far away. These are local resources. They come from the community (aka craigslist, garage sales, etc). Friends, please help me search.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

bells
huge log (tough love trimming already applied)
small wood benches
bamboo
birdbath
steel barrels
old rubber tires
old canoe (yeah, I'm reaching, but you never know, right?) :)