PlayTrails Activity Guides
Play Trails is a revolutionary phenomenon that infuses play along linear trail systems to attract more children and families to pathway networks. "Play Pockets" are themed with flora inspired elements such a leaves, trees, mushrooms, and flowers or fauna "critters" like dragonflies, frogs, turtles, spiders, bees, birds, and ants. Children and adults enjoy learning, engaging with nature, and playing along the way.
Fun, interactive signage and the Play Trails activity books help increase environmental literacy, reconnect children to nature, and encourage creativity, imagination, and physical activity. Created by leading experts in environmental programming from The Acorn Group, the activities found within the booklets can be used on your journey, or can be used as supplemental activities prior to or after your experience. They are full of rich information and ideas to inspire children to learn about the wonders of nature, while developing a strong sense of environmental stewardships.
Click any of the PlayTrails Activity Guides below to view.
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Animal Habitats: There's No Place Like Home |
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Ants: Cooperative Colonies |
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Bees: Fantastic Farmers |
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Birds: Engineers by Instinct |
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Bugs: Small but Mighty |
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Butterflies: The Magic of Metamorphosis |
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The Forest Floor: A Living Layer |
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Forests: Nature's Air Filter |
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Leaves: Hidden Colors |
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Pond Life: A Busy Ecosystem |
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Rocks: Earth's Crust |
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Spiders: Silk Spinners |












