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June 2014 65 large equipment display area as well as the only full size, permanent animatronic tyrannosaurus rex in the United States. Outdoor Prairie Play The outdoor exhibits were designed by Confluence in conjunction with Split Rock Studios and include Nature Play, Streamside, Living Maze, Dino Dig and Meet Mama & Max. Nature Play The Nature Play area has four interactive areas, which include: • Tunnel Time presents challenges in coordination by moving through the semi-enclosed spaces. There are two tunnels, Earthen Tunnel, a Buffalo Grass covered hill with crawl tubes providing passage through and Willow Tunnel, an arched metal framework supporting a willow thicket forming the tunneled passage. • Mud-Pie Kitchen has an outdoor sink with water source, pots and pans, with tables and seating, perfect for those interested in making mud. Children develop fine motor dexterity by pouring and scooping mud, learning about the necessary steps in completing their vision. • Tree Cookie Architect gives understanding to balance, symmetry and how gravity works in construction. This area encourages children to try new ways to put things together and has loose natural materials for stacking and building. • The Bird's Nest is an oversized nest that resembles those created by red-winged blackbirds or other birds that build nests close to the ground. The area has galvanized metal tubes, which provide the structure for woven branches replicating the form of nests. Top The custom metal fabricated museum icon entrance sign was created by A-1 Jet of Sioux Falls, S.D. and is surrounded by mixed perennial beds of 'Moonshine' yarrow, The Blues Little Bluestem and 'Matrona' sedum. Bottom The outdoor exhibit areas include Streamside, which has an interactive creek, and Nature Play which has numerous features, such as tunnels, which present challenges in coordination by moving through the semi-enclosed spaces, and bird's nests that resemble those created by red-winged blackbirds. 64-69.indd 65 5/23/14 2:50 PM