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Emlen School

LandHealth Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

LandHealth Institute designed and coordinated the installation of a natural playscape and outdoor classroom area in Emlen’s schoolyard – once a shadeless expanse of asphalt. This new amenity acts as an outdoor classroom as well as a creative playscape. This project showcases what can be accomplished with a budget of $5,000 and a dedicated team of volunteers.  More about this project >

Use Goal: Education
Use Type: Outdoor Classroom

Year Established: 2016
Year Ended: Ongoing
Duration: Permanent

Size (acres): 0.6 - 0.9 acre (6-9 lots)
Initial Cost: $5,000-$9,999
Site Control: Other

Lead Organization Type: Nonprofit
Implementation Partners: Nonprofit, Private

Last updated: April 2023 – Do you have additional information about this project? Please use the share your project form » to share that information.

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