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For those who want to offer children the learning and growing experiences possible in planned outdoor environments, there is no better ally than this book. Designing Outdoor Environments for Children is a complete, practical toolkit for creating fun, safe, innovative, educational, and sustainable children's landscapes and play yards. This expert guide covers every aspect of the process, from launching the idea to obtaining funding, from ecological planning to involving children as participants. Inside, look for in-depth help with:

• Designing a sustainable project
• Conserving water and managing water quality
• Deciding what to plant, how to plant it, and how to keep it growing
• Conserving trees
• Controlling erosion
• Preserving wildlife
• Creating an environment where children learn through doing