This is a nature play area I designed and installed at the Illahee Elementary School Garden. I used dried willow for the hut because there isn’t enough irrigation to establish a living willow hut from cuttings. I trained an established red twig dogwood into a little living hut/ tunnel. There’s a stepping stone path throughout that the students really enjoy. :)
Before 2022
Before Installation
Existing Redtwig Dogwood
November & December 2022 I constructed the hut at home using a formed cattle panel circle to hold the shape. I didn't start out with a design, just let it develop over time.
Viewing portal.
More construction. I needed to make the top open so that the students would be visible by adults at all times since this is for an elementary school.
Spring 2023
Summer 2023
Winter 2025