The Outdoor Classroom was developed to connect our urban core children to the natural world. Classroom areas include flower and vegetable gardens, a wind area, composting space, a small orchard of fruit bearing trees, and a dramatc play area. There is also a mark making shed that hourses creative materials and gardening tools that enhance their exploration. There are opportunities for children of all ages to harvest fruits and vegetables, explore animal and insect life, observe the elements and experience the outdoors.