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ISBN10: 0071459359 | ISBN13: 9780071459358

Designing Outdoor Environments for Children, 1st Edition

ISBN10: 0071459359
ISBN13: 9780071459358
By Lolly Tai, Mary Taylor Haque, Gina K. McLellan and Erin Jordan Knight

© 2006 Published June 8, 2006

ISBN10: 0071459359 | ISBN13: 9780071459358

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ISBN10: 0071459359 | ISBN13: 9780071459358

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Acknowledgments

Introduction: A Natural Childhood: Giving Children the World

Chapter 1: History and Development

The History of Children's Gardens

Nature and Development

A Place of Their Own: Giving Nature Back to Children

Chapter 2: The Design Process

The Design Team

Steps of the Design Process

Maintenance and Evaluation

Installation by Volunteers

Maintenance by Volunteers

Case Studies

Chapter 3: Children's Gardens

Introduction

Adventure Gardens

Edible Gardens

Memorial Gardens

Music Gardens

Story Book Gardens

Water Gardens

Case Studies

Chapter 4: Schoolyards, Playgrounds, and Backyards

Historical Development of Playgrounds

Trends in Playground Design

Role of Municipal and County Park and Recreation Departments in Providing Play Places for Children

Safety in Play Area Design

Case Studies

Chapter 5: Sustainable Landscape Concepts

Water Conservation

Energy Conservation

Low Maintenance

Case Studies

Chapter 6: Curriculum, Fundraising, Community Partnerships, and Service Learning

Educating Teachers on How to Use Gardens

Fundraising and Building the Project

Experiential Service Learning Partnerships

Case Studies

Conclusion

Resources

Public Children's Gardens

Organizations/Selected Internet Resources

References

Index

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