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164 Landscape Architect and Specifier News s t e w a rd s h i p Re-Wilding a School in Maine Left The Central School campus in South Berwick, Maine experienced a re-wilding of its landscape with pro bono design work provided by Terra Firma Landscape Architecture. The athletic fields were edged with meadows and custom natural features were designed to engage kids in a variety of physical challenges. Right On the quiet side, the re-wilding included planting groves of native trees, creating places for forest play and small gatherings, and seeding a meadow complete with paths for exploration. Landscape Architect & Specifier News (ISSN 1060-9962) is published monthly by Landscape Communications, Inc., 14771 Plaza Drive Suite M, Tustin, California 92780 Phone: 714-979-LASN (5276); Fax: 714-434-3862. Online version (ISSN 2150-9123). Copyright 2015 by Landscape Communications, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without written permission. Periodicals postage paid at Tustin, CA and additional mailing offices. Subscription Inquiries: Send new or renewal notices or change of address (send both new and old addresses) to Landscape Architect & Specifier News, P.O. Box 1126, Tustin, CA 92781-1126. Subscriptions: Licensed/Registered Landscape Architects free of charge. Others, Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii & Canada: 12 issues, $34.95, 24 issues, $55.00, Mexico: 12 issues, $65.00 per year. Additional copies may be purchased by contacting LASN at circulation@landscapeonline.com or 714-979-5276 ext. 115. Postmaster: Please send address changes to Landscape Architect & Specifier News, P.O. Box 1126, Tustin, CA 92781-1126. The central purpose of the landscape restoration project is to expose children to the benefit of a beautiful and sustainable landscape that introduces them to natural elements for play, social interaction, and educational opportunities. The Central School campus in South Berwick, Maine experienced a re-wilding of its landscape with work pro bono design work provided by Terra Firma Landscape Architecture. On the quiet side, the re-wilding included planting groves of native trees, creating places for forest play and small gatherings, and seeding a meadow complete with paths for exploration. A diverse and healthy landscape will complement the Centrals School's curriculum in that it will provide an opportunity to observe nature and the natural patterns that underpin the fields of biology, mathematics, physics and of course art. For instance, the great poet, thinker and naturalist Henry David Thoreau credited his language skills, in "Faith in a Seed", on his lifelong observation of nature. The goal of exposing children to nature is seen in research documented and cited by Richard Louv in "The Last Child in the Woods" and Robin Moore in "Play for All" which indicates that because children are sensory creatures, interaction with nature has the following attributes: increases sensory stimulation, increases cognitive abilities, aids creativity and learning, increases attention span, benefits language. This landscape renovation would not have been possible without the generous support and contribution of materials and skill from the following professionals: Bill Renaud, Renaud Trucking and Excavation; Mark Pendergast, Salmon Falls Nursery; Bill and Jake Avery, Stone Masonry; Dale Pierson, Pierson Nursery; Steve Prisby, All Terrain Landscaping; Site Structures Landscaping; Chuck Hugo Landscaping; Bob Getman, Stone Mason; Rachel Avery and Mike Wakefield, Stone Masonry; Civil Consultants, Civil Engineering; Ed Hopkins, Urban Tree Service; York Woods Tree Service; Mike Brewster, Brewster Trucking; Old York Quarry, Stones; Genest Concrete; Wesley Holcomb Parker, Fence Builder; Groundnut Hill Nursery. By Terrence Parker, Terra Firma Landscape Architecture If you have a project where landscape architectural design services were provided pro bono, you can submit your Stewardship proposal to: stewardship@landscapeonline.com or call Larry Shield at (714) 979-5276 x125. Story Ideas? Photos Courtesy of terra firma landsCaPe arChiteCture