The the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County has received a $389,900 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to install a new natural playground at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden.

As if 155 acres of woodlands featuring colorful gardens, rare trees, and wooded trails aren't reason enough to visit Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, next year visitors will have another attraction ...

Colorful slides and metal monkey bars are the mainstay of local playgrounds. But look around and you'll notice a growing trend for natural elements in children's play spaces, So, which is better for ...

JAMES CITY — A natural playground with outdoor musical instruments, “hobbit hole” caves and a fairy garden will soon be built at the James City County Library in Croaker. The playground is the ...

A new natural playground featuring wooden structures and interactive landscapes is scheduled to open soon at the Nancy Olson Children’s Garden. The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and Klehm ...

JAMES CITY — The Board of Supervisors approved a $265,599 contract last week for a natural playground at the James City County Library. The contract is for construction of three earthen mounds with ...

GIVES US A LOOK. YOU KNOW, THERE’S A LOT OF RESEARCH THESE DAYS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF DIRECTED PLAY FOR CHILDREN, HOW GOOD THAT IS FOR BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION AND IMAGINATION AND ALL ...

The original playground burned down in late 2024 after a massive fire occurred, leading to four arrests.