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Nature and Play Activities

Columbus City Schools and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens have created fun educational activities for families to enjoy this summer.

There are 6 outdoor themes with 5 activities included in each theme. Each is modeled on activities available at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden at the Conservatory.

  1. HABITATS

  2. IMAGINATIVE PLAY

  3. LET’S GARDEN

  4. NATURE ART

  5. POLLINATORS

  6. SENSORY

The activities and an accompanying journal are available to print below. With a little imagination and materials found in nature, there is something fun for everyone!

CCS-Summer-Activities-Packet

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