Douglas County Libraries is excited to announce the opening of Plants and Pollinators, a museum-quality installation at its Parker location (20105 East Mainstreet), sponsored by Tagawa Gardens. This vibrant, nature-inspired space invites young explorers to discover the wonders of plants, pollination, and ecosystems through hands-on, interactive play.
Little explorers experience active, exploratory play as they crawl over and through the caterpillar
.Designed to engage children’s curiosity and creativity, Plants and Pollinators features a range of activities, from observing insects through a magnifier at the play specimen table to role-playing as butterflies, bees and beekeepers, complete with provided costumes. Kids can examine a replica beehive, explore pathways at the blossom ball run, crawl through the caterpillar, play in the apple playhouse, and interact with a range of educational displays.
Kids can step into the role of beekeeper at the busy beehive, with retractable hive panels that reveal a variety of honeycomb and bee formations..
Since it opened in late October, Plants and Pollinators has been buzzing with activity as children connect with nature and gain a deeper understanding of their environment. Families are invited to visit the Parker library during regular business hours to enjoy the new play area for free as part of their library experience.
The specimen table in the apple playhouse offers a closer examination of insect biology.
Six Douglas County Libraries locations, including Parker, now offer self-guided play environments for children.
Other playscapes include:
- Little Letters Post Office in Castle Pines
- The Ranch in Castle Rock, sponsored by Rotary Club of Castle Rock,
- Market and Freshies Food Truck in Highlands Ranch
- Playful Pets Animal Clinic and Grooming Spa in Lone Tree
- Mission Control in Roxborough
The play spaces at Douglas County Libraries offer a hands-on, interactive break from technology for kids, where their imaginations can bloom. Visit DCL.org for more information.
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