The document outlines components and materials that should be considered for an outdoor education venue, including shelters, seating, fireplaces, work tables, outdoor stages, and structures for play, discovery, and motoric development. It emphasizes using local and natural materials at a scale that fits the landscape, in order to minimize interference with nature while benefiting outdoor learning and the community. The goal is to enhance the landscape experience and outdoor learning through a meaningful approach to materials, crafts, and context.

1. Components of outdoor education venue.

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Components & materials
 Components in the outdoor venue need to fit in the
landscape. Both in term of scale, nature and use
of materials.
● Every interference must be a compromise
between the natural landscape and the
need and wish of human actions.
● Do what will benefit the learning and the
outdoor concept.
● Do what will benefit the community.
● Weigh the options.
● Use and enhance the local landscape
qualities.
 Not because you can, but because it will be
meaningful, fun and strengthen the school and the
school community..

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Basic components
 Shelter.
 The seating.
 Fireplace.
 Working table.
 Outdoor stage.
 Settings for play and discovery.
 Structure of reference.
 Structure to enhance motoric development.

4. To fit in the landscape
 Use of materials and scale is the biggest defining
factor in term of fitting into the landscape.
 Some interference may and is likely to enhance
the outdoor experience and add a quality to the
landscape.
● Use local and natural materials.
● Try to minimize the use of pre-fabricated
items.
● Derive a approach to materials from local
heritage, land-use or history.
● Adding a meaningful context will benefit the
landscape experience and the outdoor
learning.
● Use crafts that can be carried out by
children as well as adults.
 Materials, craft, reference and context, joined in a
well managed outdoor education venue can create
valuable moments of learning and discussion.