Unlocking the Potential of Natural Materials: Confident Choices for Your Next Playground

Registration Eligibility

This is being offered in person and virtually to the employees of WRT Design. I will be in their Philadelphia office to present.

Start Date

11/13/2025

End Date

11/13/2025

Description

An increased call for “nature play”, means a growing desire to better understand the possibilities, and how to specify wood play products that are fun and challenging, affordable, durable and maintainable. How do we puzzle out the best solutions to address often out-of-date perceptions of wood play equipment and set reasonable maintenance expectations?

Explore wood as a playground material with distinct characteristics and benefits. We’ll address the most frequently asked questions and explore strategies for optimizing natural materials in the overall site design. Learn the right questions to ask, and best practices for getting the most out of natural materials in creative and engaging spaces that meet client expectations.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Parks & Recreation

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

After this session, participants will:
1. Explore the varied perceptions of “nature play”, distinguishing natural play areas from playground equipment made from natural materials.

2. Identify the benefits of wood as a playground material, including opportunities for varied play types.

3. Recognize how utilizing the right species and right details in combination with maintenance supports longevity.

Gain confidence in specifying natural play equipment as part of an overall site design.

Instructors

Melissa Quinn

Course Codes

Provider

Earthscape Play Inc.

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