Wood chips are a good ground cover for wooded trails. Many tree maintenance companies will provide free wood chips. It should be placed in front of bird feeders, wetlands, in meadows or along thickets for closer observation of secretive wildlife. Picnic tables can be used for lunchtime and as work stations. Place in an area that is easy to access from school.
Hillsides are a good place for a small amphitheater.
Thinking About Seating in Your School Grounds. Box - A wooden box filled with mud or modeling clay and placed near water or a feeding area makes a good tracking box. Visiting animals will leave tracks which students can identify, make plaster castings of, write stories about, etc. Composting - Large or small scale composting can be used to teach many lessons. Your local Cooperative Extension Service office or County Public Works office can provide information on different composting structures.