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Outdoor Classrooms provide an opportunity for children to experience nature and handcrafted natural materials. It helps children develope an appreciation for natures beauty. That is why we created Bears Natural Playgrounds built primarily from cedar logs, and it is why we are now developing a beautiful line of outdoor classroom hardscape to compliment it. Ask about any of these products currently being developed (coming soon): SEATING: Benches, Tree Wraparound Seats, Traditional Kids Picnic Table, Big People Picnic Table, PLAYFULL: Decorative Play Tree Faces, Log Framed Dry Erase Station, Box of Cedar Cookies or shapes, CONSTRUCTION: Arbor, Bamboo area dividers, Living Fence, board walks, GARDEN: Log Framed Root View Window, Raised Planters Boxes, Raised Planter Boxes & Seats, Raised Bed Log Planter (single high), Raised Bed Log Planter (double high), Cypress Raised Bed Kit, Cypress Mini Corner Garden, Accessible Raised Bed Gardens,Log Water Troath,
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Independent Events for Natural Playgrounds & Outdoor Classrooms Tic Tac Toe Panel, Ball Drop, Bubble Panel, Steering Wheel, Dinner Bell, Palm Tree Topper, Messy Materials Area (build & create art areas for Outdoor Classrooms Sand Box, Sand Area, Paint Station, Box of Cedar Shapes,	Active Adventures (climbing, sliding and ways across) for Natural Playgrounds & Outdoor Classrooms Small Mountain, Large Mountains, Free Standing Tree Hugger Climber, Tree Hoppers, Mushroom Hoppers, Free Standing Log Suspension Bridge, Log Path Bridge, Burma Bridge, Log Balance Beam, Embankment Slides, Safety Sign, Bears Playground Crew Clothing & Accessories	Garden Accessories for Natural Playgrounds & Outdoor Classrooms Meandering Mulch Trail, Big Tree Kids Picnic Table, Mushroom Table and Toad Stool Seats, Raised Bed Log Border Planters single high, Raised Bed Log Border Planters double high, Log Style Mail Box Post. Musical Play Garden
Active Adventures for Natural Playgrounds and Outdoor Classrooms In addition to the Natural Playground structures we offer, these events can be functionally play linked to make a play circuit or obstacle coarse. back to top Small Mountain, Large Mountains, Free Standing Tree Hugger Climber, Tree Hoppers, Mushroom Hoppers, Free Standing Log Suspension Bridge, Log Path Bridge, Burma Bridge, Log Balance Beam, Embankment Slides, Safety Sign,
Small Mountain (free standing - in ground) custom made from scratch, Framed in beautiful natural cedar logs, with a durable composite decking climbing face. This piece can be free standing or used with other elements to create an obstacle course. Kids can go up one side and down the other. Up one side and down the other, children develop balance, agility while building strength and stamina. The underside of the climber creates a quite space for social interaction. 4'8" above grade (less loose fill surfacing). $1,299 (unit footprint is 28" wide x 5'5" long x 4'8" high, use zone 14'4" x 17'5". Use zone 14'4" x 17'5"). Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.
Large Mountain (free standing) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Kids can go up one side and down the other, large handles placed along each end help children reach the pinnacle of 7' above grade (less loose fill surfacing). $1,499 (unit footprint is 28" wide x 9' long x 7' high, use zone 14'4" x 21'). Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.
Tree Hoppers (free standing) Carved from random size and species trees. Made from real trees these hoppers are natural and beautiful. They will weather, and check over time but will retain there functionality. We dip them in an environmentally friendly semi- tarnsparent stain to help protect them from the elements and provide an easy to install cedar post footer for anchoring. Kids walk, hop, skip, and jump from tree to tree on our artistically arranged at various heights and configurations. Challenge children's mind and body. $149 each, set of 5 = $745. (footprint is approx 12" wide x various heights < 32". Use zone for one is approx 13' x 13', use zone set of 5 approx 14' x 16'6" may overlap). Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.
		Mushroom Hoppers (free standing) (soft rubber with steel inground footer) Kids walk, hop, skip, and jump from mushroom top to mushroom top on our artistically arranged rubber mushrooms. 11.5" = $355, 15.5" = $371, 19.5" = $396, 23.5" = $414. Full set of 4 = $1,536.
Mushroom Hoppers (free standing, in-ground) Carved from random size and species trees Mushroom Hoppers. Made from real trees these mushrooms are natural and beautiful. They will weather, and check over time but will retain there functionality. We dip them in an environmentally friendly semi- tarnsparent stain to help protect them from the elements and provide an easy to install cedar post footer for anchoring. Kids walk, hop, skip, and jump from mushroom top to mushroom top on our artistically arranged mushrooms. Heights vary only a few inches for one to the next, unlimited configurations. Fun and beautiful. $219 each with in-ground footer. (footprint is approx 12" wide each x various heights. Use zone for one is approx 13' x 13', use zone set of 5 approx 14' x 16'6" may overlap other zones). Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.
Tree Hugger (freestanding) (custom made from scratch, in ground) Kids go up around one way and down the other. Ropes holds placed along the route help the children as they literally "tree hug" their way around the a beautiful cedar center tree. The highest stump reaches a pinnacle of 36" above grade (less with loose fill surfacing). (unit footprint is 24" around with approx use zone of 14' around). $999 Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.
Large Embankment Climber: Specially engineered at a gentle angle to get 'em started early or raised to a steeper pitch for more advanced climbers. This wall can be installed right into and some existing embankments to take advantage of your existing geography or the embankment can be created (built by others) around your need. Framed with beautiful, natural, cedar logs with a composit decking climbing face. $999 Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.		coming soon
Free Standing Raised Suspension Bridge: (custom made from scratch, near ground level, approx. 2' wide x 7'6" long, x 12" high (tolerance for slightly un-level yards + or - 6") provides an exciting change of pace along a path or in a play yard. $899 + our optional netting ages 2-5 netting or higher netting ages 2-12 netting $299. Log Path Bridge: (custom made from scratch for cedar logs, at ground level, approx. 2' wide x 7'6" long,) unlike our elevated bridges this bridge is laid right and anchored to keep it in place. This fun bumpy chance of pace provides children with an exciting change of pace along a natural path or in a play yard. $399 Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.
Free Standing Burma Bridge: (custom made from scratch, in ground mount, near ground level) This bridge is simple awesome, like a balance beam with log guide rails and back country look. approx. 7'6" long. $899
Log Balance Beam (custom made from scratch) Construct from beautiful, natural, round and baby smooth cedar logs, dipped in our environmentally friendly water based stain. 8' long $249 on sale now for $149 (use zone 14' x 24' home use). 8' long cedar log balance beams in-ground commercail use, $249 10' long cedar log balance beams in-ground commercail use(use zone 13'6" x 22') $299. Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.
Embankment Slide: Yes we can! Ask for detail about many of the slides we can use to build a neat embankment slide. The most versitile slide for building embankment slides is this "sectional" slide that is pieced together to make it as long as neccessary. Top bar, handles, and safety surfacing at the exit region is recommended. back to top
Independent Events for Natural Playgrounds and Outdoor Classrooms back to top Tic Tac Toe Panel, Ball Drop, Bubble Panel, Steering Wheel, Dinner Bell, Palm Tree Topper, Coming Soon: Mail Box,
Palm Tree Topper $299
Metal Wheel This 12-3/8" diameter cast aluminum steering wheel is also offset. It has a powder coated finish and includes brass bushings. $79
Dinner Bell $49 Cow Bell $49
Ball Drop (portable or in ground) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Kids are just thrilled when they drop a golf ball into the top hollowed out logs and it travels down and drop into the next log. Durable cedar log construction, Ground level event requires no safety surfacing. $399 in ground mount, $599 free standing. Shipping FOB our shop 14485 and install additional.
Tic Tac Toe (portable or in ground) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Spinners are made from real logs and hand carved for a back woods, Natural, Flinstones like look and feel. Durable cedar log construction. This ground level event requires no safety surfacing. $499 in ground mount, $799 portable. Shipping FOB our shop 14485 and install additional.
Bubble Panel (portable or in ground) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Beautiful log framed Bubble Window is constructed of solid cedar with a large, easy to clean, Bubble Panel. This ground level event requires no safety surfacing. $399 in ground mount, $599 portable. Shipping FOB our shop 14485 and install additional.
Sand and Water Table (portable or in ground) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Beautiful log framed, bubble sink provides hours of play. Construction is solid cedar with a large, easy to clean, Clear Plastic Bubble Sink to hold sand and water. This ground level event requires no safety surfacing. In ground mount single sink $699, $899 for a double sink. Portable Table single sink $899, $1099 for a double sink. FOB our shop 14485 and install additional.
Toad Stool Table and Mushroom Chairs (portable or in ground) are hand sculpted from big trees. Our Toad Stool Table and Mushroom Chairs are stained with an environmentally friendly, water based stain for weatherablity. Table & Chairs $199 each. Available with optional in ground footers for added stability and theft deterrence add $20 per footer.
Log Style Mail Box Post inground mount $249. Mail box not included.
Safety Sign with cedar post $299. Specify ages 2-5, 5-12 or 2-12.
Musical Play Garden
BONGO SINGLE POST PORTABLE #77136 $597 INGROUND #77134 $597	JAMAICAN STEEL DRUM	THUMBER DRUMS PORTABLE #77106 $974
BONGO DRUM PANEL PORTABLE #77107 $1,077 INGROUND #77110 $784	BABY GRAND METALLOPHONE PORTABLE #77124 $1,444	UPRIGHT PIANO PORTABLE #77133 $1,254
FLYING AMADINA PORTABLE #77129 $2,074	MINI MARIMBA PORTABLE #77126 $1,039 MARIMBA PORTABLE # 77138 $1,925	RAIN WHEEL PORTABLE #77109 $563 INGROUND #77108 $705
SOUND WAVE PORTABLE # 77135 $1,360 WITH WOODEN KEYS PORTABLE # 77137 $1,360	GLOCKENSPIEL PORTABLE #77131 $474 INGROUND #77127 $474	IMBARIMA PORTABLE #77122 $1,154
LIMBARIMBA PORTABLE #77123 $1,154	CHIME PANEL	AKAMBIRA PORTABLE #77139 $1,300
Garden Accessories for Outdoor Classrooms back to top Meandering Mulch Trail, Tree Slab Kids Picnic Table, Mushroom Table and Toad Stool Seats, Raised Bed Log Border (Planters single high) Raised Bed Log Border Planters (double high), Custom Cypress Wood Board Walk,
Kids Picnic Table (portable or in ground) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Similar to the picture except the log slab sits on a in ground pedestal and the seats are tree hoppers without back. $249 table plus $139 per seat. Table and two chairs = $527. Shipping FOB our factory 14485 and install additional.
Toad Stool Table and Mushroom Chairs (portable or in ground) are hand sculpted from big trees. Our Toad Stool Table and Mushroom Chairs are stained with an environmentally friendly, water based stain for weatherablity. Table & Chairs are $199 Chairs each. Available with optional in ground footers for added stability and theft deterrence add $20 per footer. 1 Table & 2 chairs = $597 or $657 with footers.
Root View Window (portable or in ground) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Kids gain an new appreciation of plants when the plant and see the route develop and grow creating in our beautiful log framed root view window. The frame is solid cedar log construction with two durable lexan panel to fill with soil and seed. This ground level event requires no safety surfacing. $699 in ground mount, $899 portable. Shipping FOB our shop 14485 and install additional.
Messy Materials Area (build and create the arts) for Outdoor Classrooms back to top Sand Box, Sand Area, Paint Station, Box of Cedar Cookie Shapes, Coming Soon: Dry Erase Station
Paint Station (portable or in ground) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Kids love creating on this beautiful log framed paint station. Construction is solid cedar with a large, easy to clean, 2 sided lexan panel. This ground level event requires no safety surfacing. $799 in ground mount, $999 portable. Shipping FOB our shop 14485 and install additional.
Sand and Water Table (portable or in ground) (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Beautiful log framed, bubble sink provides hours of play. Construction is solid cedar with a large, easy to clean, Clear Plastic Bubble Sink to hold sand and water. This ground level event requires no safety surfacing. In ground mount single sink $699, $899 for a double sink. Portable Table single sink $899, $1099 for a double sink. FOB our shop 14485 and install additional.
New Double Deep Sand Box with Awesome Cover (custom made from scratch, in ground, R & C use) Kids love playing in this beautiful double stacked approx 10" deep cedar log framed, sand box. approx 8' x 8'. Construction is solid cedar log. Our new, easy to use, trouble free sandbox cover comes with pockets around the perimeter that are weighted with the sand from your box. $799. Shipping FOB our shop 14485 and sand, barrier cloth and install are additional.
Bears Gear & Clothing back to top
Playground Crew Hooded Sweat Shirt:(color = green, white lettering front and back, one size fits all 2XL, 90% COTTON, 10% POLYESTER): $30.00
Playground Crew Tee Shirt: (color = green, white lettering front and back, one size fits all 2XL, 90% COTTON, 10% POLYESTER): $15.00
Playground Crew Tank Top : (color = ash, green lettering front and back, one size fits all 2XL, 90% COTTON, 10% POLYESTER); $15.00
Bears Logo Ball Caps:(color = green, white embroidered Bears logo lettering front and back, adult, one size fits all velcro adjustable, 90% COTTON, 10% POLYESTER): $15.00
Playground Crew Knitted Hat: $15.00
Bears Logo Bag: kinda like a purse, kinda like a book bag: $20.00
Bears Logo Sling Bag: $10.00
Kids Playground Crew Tee: $10.00
Bears Logo Fleece Blanket: $25.00
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Dinner Bell $49

Messy Materials Area (build and create the arts) for Outdoor Classrooms back to top