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YOUR DREAM PLAYSCAPE Why do you want to create a natural play area? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Who is going to get excited about your natural play area? Consider both who the age groups and users may be as well as who might partner with you to develop and care for it. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ How do you see people playing or engaging with nature currently in your park? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What will make your natural play area unique or special compared to other playground opportunities? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What ideas do you have on how you will promote this natural play area to get the word out? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ VISION Oh, the stories nature can tell! Being in nature is a story told through experiences for the senses that encourage exploration, discovery, and appreciation. Is there something unique about this area? Maybe it is about Sandhills, riverways, woodlands, wildlife, plant life, or a historical or cultural element relevant to the area. Consider that "something special" about nature or Nebraska your play area can tell. Start Here! Go ahead, write in the book! Jot down your first thoughts to these questions. If you need more space or want to share with your team, these worksheet exercises can be found online at OutdoorNebraska.org/Playscapes. Print them out and let the brainstorming begin! Use above information and questions to the right to create a vision statement. Vision statement: A one sentence statement that is a clear mental picture described in words the outcomes you desire. Playing in nature fosters future generations' ability to value conservation and the outdoors! The Vision Statement for this natural play area is: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ INSPIRATION PLAN DESIGN MANAGE EXAMPLES 20

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