Schoolyards Outdoor Learning Spaces

Site consultation

We’ll check out your space and give you some ideas. If you don’t have an outdoor learning space, we can suggest ways to use your schoolyard. If you already have an outdoor learning space, we can offer a planting or maintenance plan or suggestions for improvement.

Outdoor learning space design

What would you like to see in your outdoor learning space? Our designs may include vegetable and flower gardens, pollinator gardens, wildlife habitats, maker spaces, mud kitchens, and other outdoor play and learning spaces. Includes site visit to assess space and discuss needs and a follow-up meeting to share design.

Outdoor learning space build and installation 

Do you have a great design but need help building your outdoor learning space? Our skilled gardeners and builders can install your design and even procure materials. 

Garden beds

Square, rectangular, or even hexagonal. Big enough to gather a group around, yet small enough to reach the middle, our garden beds are particularly well-suited to school garden spaces. We offer them made out of natural wood as a kit (you assemble) or assembled (requires a truck or large SUV to transport). In either case, once you’ve placed your order, we’ll let you know when to pick it up at Common Ground! Soil not included.