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Rec and Park highlights expansion of ‘nature exploration’ at 34 childcare sites; managers push for more partnerships
Summary
San Francisco’s Children and Nature Collaborative reported that, since 2021, it has helped transform 34 childcare sites with nature‑based play areas, trained hundreds of educators and engaged hundreds of volunteers to expand outdoor access for young children.
San Francisco’s Children and Nature Collaborative told the Recreation and Park Commission on Sept. 18 that it has developed a citywide program to expand nature‑based play and learning for young children, with a focus on environmental justice communities.
Maria Durana, manager of the San Francisco Children and Nature Collaborative, said the program has completed improvements at 34 childcare sites since 2021 and has delivered professional development to more than 400 educators. The collaborative’s work pairs design and construction of “nature exploration areas” — using locally sourced…
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