Listen to this article Rubber tire mulch is a recycled product with a large market. The mulch is used in landscaping and valued for not changing color or rotting, unlike wood chip mulch. It is also marketed for use in playgrounds as a “green” alternative to wood chips or pea gravel. How did rubber tire […]
When it comes to public parks in the city of Austin, connectivity and natural amenities are key features. Nowhere is that more true than in Austin’s northeastern corridor near the border with Cedar Park, Texas. Neighborhood design on Austin’s northern borders tends to favor development that folds artificial and natural features. That’s why it’s not […]
A simple idea with profound implications – build a playground where children of all abilities can participate. A place where adventure awaits any that enter. Imaginations free to explore, and not a single child left to potential ridicule for not being physically or mentally able to play. An inclusive playground. What could ever be wrong […]
These days, most kids do not spend a lot of time outdoors. Who can blame them? Watching TV and playing video games inside are fun! However, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity to keep kids happy and healthy. One way to get your kids moving is […]
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich.- Scarlet Clark is a little girl with a well-known grandpa, whose fighting spirit inspires everyone around her. Now, the 5-year-old is looking to bring smiles to the faces of other children in metro Detroit. Scarlet was diagnosed when she was about 10 months old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA. That means she’s missing […]
DURHAM- The shredded tire mulch in East Durham Park will be replaced after parent concerns about potential health hazards. While city staff members had been waiting on an Environmental Protection Agency study, the Durham City Council decided to go ahead and replace it. Council member DeDreana Freeman has led the effort to remove the tire […]
