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Planting & Pollinators Nature Play Pop Up Group
Planting & Pollinators Nature Play Pop-Up 
Join us for an evening of meaningful play where little hands dig, plant, create, explore, and discover the incredible role pollinators play in helping our world grow.
At Functional Roots, every activity is thoughtfully designed by a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to nurture your child’s development while fostering a lifelong connection with nature.
During our Planting & Pollinators Pop-Up, your family will experience:
The Five Pillars of Functional Roots Play
• Fine Motor Invitations
• Gross Motor Adventure
• Multi-Sensory Tactile Play
• Open-Ended Process Art
• Mud Kitchen Play with Feeding Tips & Food Exploration
An engaging, movement-based story time
Mindfulness practices for children and caregivers
Our signature Functional Roots Empowerment Curriculum that builds confidence, resilience, kindness, and connection
Hands-on planting and pollinator-inspired play stations
Take-home Play Guide filled with easy activity ideas, caregiver education, and practical ways to continue learning through play at home
Whether your child loves digging in the dirt, creating with natural materials, moving their body, or simply exploring outdoors, they’ll discover opportunities to learn through joyful, child-led experiences.
Allegheny RiverTrail Park (meeting location can be spotted under the bridge along the walking path to the right of the parking lot when orientation is looking at the river)
Friday, July 31
5:00–6:00 PM
*Most enjoyed by children ages 1–8 years with a caregiver