We love all tools that encourage wonder and close observation of the outdoors. That’s why I’m very excited to be able to gift these Kikkerland Kaleidoscopes to all attendees of these year’s Stewardship Workshop. This little garden tool allows students to collect objects from the garden like petals or leaves, and turn then into a…

We’re excited to gather and share ideas on programming and stewarding your Trust for Public Land Community Schoolyard on March 15th in Bushwick, Brooklyn. RSVP here! (Gentle reminder that the workshop is for sites with TPL renovated playgrounds, only. ) This year’s program will include: gardening resources and a demo from GrowNYC, art in the…

Although everyone should have walkable access to a park in their neighborhood, we know sometimes it’s more fun to bike there instead! Here’s how to request that a permanent bike rack be installed by your playground. The city prioritizes locations near schools or hospitals so you’re request will likely get boosted to the top of…

The DEP has a new and improved education module on Sound and Noise in the city, and your school’s playground offers the perfect outdoor classroom to begin the lesson. I love how this lesson connects citizen science to an issue that impacts the wellness of students everyday. “These interactive, multi-disciplinary, STEM lessons and activities introduce…