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Nature to Play™ Crate

Nature to Play™ Crate
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Status: In Stock
Product ID: 32994
Cost: $159.95

Nature to Play™

3 years & up. This apple-crate inspired, multi-purpose storage Crate is the perfect place for kids to stash Loose Parts, natural materials, toys, and Mud Kitchen utensils. Kids can easily carry these lightweight Crates and fill them with whatever treasures they find during playtime. Flip them over for a sturdy platform, or turn them on their side and let your imagination take over. Crates are designed to fit on the bottom shelves of the Nature to Play™ Mud Kitchen, Workbench, and Water Table. Reinforced corners and a weather-resistant finish make the Crate optimal for rugged outdoor use.

Measures 15"W x 9"H x 15.5"D

Features:

  • Made from thermally modified wood, naturally enhanced by Thermory® to be weather-resistant and durable for long-term outdoor use
  • Features UV-resistant plastics and weather-resistant stainless steel hardware
  • Sealed with a specially formulated, weather-resistant finish making the Crate ready for year-round outdoor play
  • Solid, heavy-duty construction withstands rough daily play and unpredictable outdoor elements
  • Heavy-duty, reinforced corners stand up to drops and falls
  • Sturdy enough to be used for imaginative play from any side
  • Designed to fit in the storage shelf of the Nature to Play™ Mud Kitchen, Workbench, and Water Table
  • 5 year warranty
  • Meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards

Materials

Nature to Play products feature a sturdy, reliable construction of thermally modified wood by Thermory®, UV-resistant plastics, and weather-resistant stainless steel hardware.

Benefits of Thermory®

  • ZERO chemicals
  • Consistent color
  • 100% recyclable
  • Weather resistant
  • Smooth milling
  • Less splintering / twisting / cracking

Maintenance

Thermally modified wood naturally ages to a platinum gray over time. The durability of Nature to Play™ products is not affected by the color changes. To maintain or restore the original color tones, apply a UV protectant oil or lightly sand the wood.

The Nature to Play™ Collection

The Nature to Play collection by Rusty Keeler speaks the playful language of childhood while encouraging children to engage with nature. Bring the early childhood environment outdoors where children will explore with all of their senses and can incorporate loose parts and natural elements into playtime. Thanks to the open-ended essence of the Nature to Play collection, children can initiate their own learning experiences and engage in physical activity that is good for their minds, bodies and spirits. The weather-resistant furniture in the Nature to Play line, made from thermally modified wood by Thermory, stands up to rough-and-tumble fun and unpredictable outdoor elements, growing with children as they develop.

Rusty Keeler

Throughout his 28 years of experience, Rusty Keeler has worked with hundreds of communities, schools, parks, universities, and childcare leaders to dream, design, and construct beautiful outdoor environments for children. As an author, a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at conferences and colleges worldwide, and a pioneer in the movement to reconnect children to nature, Rusty believes that every child deserves the opportunity to play freely. With his latest outdoor furniture collection, Rusty has designed a line that speaks the playful language of childhood. Children can get messy, learn and grow in an authentic, muddy environment that is built to last.