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• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: A Natural Childhood: Giving Children the WorldChapter 1: History and DevelopmentThe History of Children's GardensNature and DevelopmentA Place of Their Own: Giving Nature Back to ChildrenChapter 2: The Design ProcessThe Design TeamSteps of the Design ProcessMaintenance and EvaluationInstallation by VolunteersMaintenance by VolunteersCase StudiesChapter 3: Children's GardensIntroductionAdventure GardensEdible GardensMemorial GardensMusic GardensStory Book GardensWater GardensCase StudiesChapter 4: Schoolyards, Playgrounds, and BackyardsHistorical Development of PlaygroundsTrends in Playground DesignRole of Municipal and County Park and Recreation Departments in Providing Play Places for ChildrenSafety in Play Area DesignCase StudiesChapter 5: Sustainable Landscape ConceptsWater ConservationEnergy ConservationLow MaintenanceCase StudiesChapter 6: Curriculum, Fundraising, Community Partnerships, and Service LearningEducating Teachers on How to Use GardensFundraising and Building the ProjectExperiential Service Learning PartnershipsCase StudiesConclusionResourcesPublic Children's GardensOrganizations/Selected Internet ResourcesReferencesIndex