It has been known for many years that outdoor environments possess restorative health benefits. However, due to recent studies over the past 25 years, outdoor learning environments have proven to strengthen cognitive, social, and emotional development as well.
We want to help schools make sure that opportunities for children to experience nature remain a high priority. We want to help protect the health and welfare of our children through outdoor learning experiences. Environs Inc has practiced sustainable design for many years and has developed a strong knowledge base of such design elements associated with outdoor learning environments. Elements that we have experience with include but are not limited to:
- bio-swales and bio-retention basins
- green roofs
- pervious pavements
- rain gardens and water harvesting
- prairie and meadow restoration
- habitat restoration
- trail design and alignment
- environmental education
- extensive use of native plantings
We will work with area school boards and officials to help incorporate these elements into the school curriculum, where possible.
