So after checking out the natural playscape projects sprouting up in St John’s it was time to check out St John’s itself. What a place!

On way home from Newfoundland to Ithaca, sitting in the Halifax, Nova Scotia airport. Just had a great trip to St John’s, Newfoundland to give a keynote talk all about the natural playscape movement. Folks there are EXCITED! Talking about the natural playscape REVOLUTION. I like that.

Right now many many play spaces for children in Canada are flat fenced-in areas covered in Pea Gravel. After showing loads of nature play pictures and possibilities I had the group of 250 early  [read more →]

Where on the planet is EarthPlay founder Rusty Keeler?

Well, on November 12th he’ll be giving a keynote address to the Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland and Labrador.

On November 19th he’ll be keynoting at the Natural Phenomenon Conference in Whangerai, NZ.

Here is a summary of the workshop he will be giving there:

Creating Natural Playscapes
This workshop will help you dream and draw a master plan for your own outdoor environment. You’ll see examples of natural play environments from around  [read more →]