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5 Steps to the Wonderful World of Willow Structures

  • Posted by Victoria Hackett
  • Categories The Seedling BLOG
  • Date June 23, 2016
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5 Steps to the Wonderful World of Willow Structures

Willow Structures are a great addition to any Outdoor Classroom.

A small group of creative gardeners from The First Church in Salem, Massachusetts created a fantastic Willow Structure in an effort to develop some kid friendly areas outdoors.

Today I wanted to share a little of their story, steps they took and lessons learned in hope that you will be inspired to add a Willow Structure to your Outdoor Classroom. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Willow Structures.

Step One: Observe the Outdoor space and see where children are playing.

The First Parish Church gardeners described, “The garden space is used by a herd of preschoolers after their nursery school class is over.

Step Two: Brainstorm your vision

Gardeners noted, “One of our thoughts was to make a willow tunnel or structure in an area where the kids already like to play (and where they have been destroying the perennials).”

Step Three: Research

The First Parish Church Gardeners noted, ” We found a grower for our Willow Structure kit. Learn more here: Willows Vermont  Thank you Lynn Taggart and Jan Eschauzier for your inspiration and fantastic

Step Four: Gather an Installation Team & Install!

Don’t forget to take pictures.

Step Five: Water and Enjoy!!! 

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Thank you Lynn Taggart and Jan Eschauzier for your inspiration and fantastic photos.

Now I want to hear from you. Do you have a Willow Structure in your Outdoor Classroom? What activities can you imagine children embarking in within this space? Leave a comment below.

 

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About Victoria Hackett, M.Ed.

My mission is for every child in every school to have access to an Outdoor Classroom. Therefore, I inspire educators to teach outdoors and lead an on-line virtual community of Natural Teachers all over the world to create their own Outdoor Classroom story.

 

 

 

 

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Victoria Hackett

ABOUT VICTORIA:
My mission is for every child in every school to have access to an Outdoor Classroom. Therefore, I inspire educators to teach outdoors and lead an on-line virtual community of Natural Teachers all over the world to create their own Outdoor Classroom story.

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  1. anne
    June 27, 2016
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    I love the willow structures. What a fun way to create a pathway or fort. I understand that willow branches can be purchased in local nurseries and planted in March for growth in the summer.

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