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Play Naturally™ Resources & Articles
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Articles
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
In this best seller, author and journalist Richard Louv famously coined the term "nature-deficit disorder" to describe what happens when kids are disconnected from nature.
Children & Nature Network (C&NN)
A vast resource for the latest news and research on the importance of reconnecting children with nature.
U.S. Play Coalition
Help promote the value of natural play in the lives of children, adolescents and adults by joining this national play coalition.
Sajai Foundation
This national nonprofit foundation works with local communities to combat childhood obesity while promoting outdoor natural play activities.
Resources
Read the article on Benefits of Nature for Children
Studies shows that children can benefit from playing in natural environment, including improved concentration and school achievement, reduced stress levels, reduced symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and a foundation of environmental stewardship. 
Add just a few natural elements to make a big impact on your play environment.
Adding just a few natural elements to any playground design can make a more attractive and comfortable playground for children and families.
Peter
Q&A session with Peter "Gunnar" Gunnarson, an artist and designer with Landscape Structures, on his unique job of making the "natural" come to life.
Play Naturally trends in playground designs
Over the last few decades, playground design has changed a great deal, and today the emerging trend is to balance the benefits of play with the benefits of nature.
Read an article on Go outside and play!
The way many children play today has changed. Some of the important efforts of park and recreation pioneers have set the stage for professionals to help reverse obesity trends "in our backyards".
Keep them Engaged
Explore our product lines for Ages 5 to 12 including PlayBooster® and Evos® or check out the cool playground design ideas.
Keep kids ages 5 to 12 challenged and coming back to the playground by adding several climbers or spinners.
Add Play Value 
Add a Mobius Climber® or any Freestanding Component to your playground for more added play value.
Our Freestanding Components are fun additions for your new or existing PlayBooster® playground!
Play on a Budget
PlaySense® play structures are our preconfigured designs and are a great value line of play equipment.
A new playground doesn't have to break the bank! See our PlaySense® line of preconfigured playgrounds that offer more giggles per dollar.
Find a Consultant
Your local Landscape Structures Consultant can help you plan and design your playground.
Contact your local Landscape Structures playground consultant to get pricing information and more!