What is Play Trails?
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A way for children to describe their environment in meaning and activity
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Meaningful to both adults and children
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A source to educate informally through a sense of wonder and fun
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A social context that creates the framework to encourage imagination
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A peek into the private domain of creatures in nature
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Activities that encourage engagement, play acting, imagination
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Reinforcement of lesson supported by educational signage
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A BRAND NEW way to play
The need for Play Trails
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Responds to commonly heard statement from trail owners “Trails are not used by children and families.”
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Opens new funding streams
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Offers increased opportunities to align with “Nature Deficit Disorder” movement.
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Responds to renewed community development initiatives regarding trails.
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Engages entire families in fun, exploration, and learning in the outdoors.
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Teaches environmental awareness in a fun engaging way.
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Can connect meaningful destinations within your community