About the Nature Explore Area

The Nature Explore Area is just that, a space to explore nature. Located adjacent to the nature center, people arriving at the site will immediately be drawn to this interactive space. Modern-day children do not readily get the opportunity to freely and safely interact with the components of nature due to the rise in technology, changes in approaches to parenting, and lack of nearby nature spaces.[1]

 This designated space allows for such opportunity and encourages it by providing materials (such as sticks and logs) and interactive elements (such as bridges and tunnels). Children have permission to get dirty, observe plants, birds, and bugs, and build social and leadership skills.

  [1] Child in the City. (2018). Children spend half the time playing outside in comparison to their parents. https://www.childinthecity.org/2018/01/15/children-spend-half-the-time-playing-outside-in-comparison-to-their-parents/?gdpr=accept