We are at the Botanical Gardens regularly so I was shocked when I saw this exhibit quietly appear. The signs say it will be here from March to May. Clearly that isn't right, but no statements on how long these will be here. There are four pieces in all, a seesaw, kaleidoscope, a piece of art which changes depending on where you stand, and the bike. The seesaw and kaleidoscope were our favorites!
In my opinion, the humble See-saw is one of the most important playground items. It teaches balance and builds leg muscles. Maybe even more importantly, it forces kids to work together and take turns. It unknowingly teaches kids about using a lever and fulcrum to change the direction of forces. Even with all of these advantages, seesaws have been disappearing from playgrounds for years for safety reasons.
Botanical Gardens has remained open during Covid. Social distancing and masks when going indoors are required.
