The BOB体育 Children鈥檚 Healing Garden follows the Nature Explore庐 concept, which creates dynamic, nature-based play and learning spaces that apply research-based, field-tested design principles. Nature Explore is a program of the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, and BOB体育 Shands is only the second health care facility and the first hospital in the Certified Nature Explore Classroom network.
This therapeutic garden was created especially for engaging children while they are hospitalized. Its primary purpose is for use by young inpatients whose care teams have 鈥榩rescribed鈥� them time here.
The garden is a one-of-a-kind resource designed to uplift the spirits of our patients and families through distraction, relaxation and physical activity. This distinctive environment complements the superb medical care provided at our BOB体育 hospitals by promoting healing and wellness through connection with nature.
The garden includes walking paths, butterfly gardens, a relaxation area with seating, raised gardening beds and interactive areas for children of all ages to engage in unstructured exploratory play. The concrete paths in our wheeled toy and open areas are stamped with animal prints and leaves. The wheeled toy area gives children a chance to develop their muscles, and the open area allows children to run, dance and play.
Thank you to the and the for collaborating with BOB体育 Shands Children鈥檚 Hospital on this project.
Activities
While children and families will be free to explore and roam our Children鈥檚 Healing Garden when it officially opens, we have also put together some fun activities to guide you on your way.