The garden's master plan, planting design, and theming was created by Dugmore Design Studio. The project was built by JRS Construction Management. The centerpiece of the garden is the Treehouse, designed by Deneen Powell Atelier, who also fleshed out the details of all the themed areas. The structure, built of steel and concrete, is planted with epiphytes and ficus cuttings, which they hope will eventually send roots down to the ground and surround the structure with a living tree. It's the first-ever "top down" approach. The treehouse is fully ADA accessible and allows climbing opportunities for kids of all abilities.
You can decorate your own butterfly, and/or lie down and become the butterfly.
Seating walls incorporate donor signage in a subtle way, while a large tic tac toe game is participatory fun.
As reported at other children's gardens, it's impossible to keep kids out of the water in environments like this. (This water is safe for kids; changing local regulations have made it necessary to post these signs.)
Hands-on art area, including a weaving wall.
The music area, with tons of xylophone and drumming options.
Each interpretive sign has its own unique outfit to match the content of the area.
Kudos to the staff at Quail and the talented designers, builders, and horticulturists who worked together to create this rich playscape.
