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Rusty Keeler
Natural playscape designer and author focused on nature-rich play environments and risky play; has 25+ years designing outdoor play for schools and child care centers and is author of Adventures in Risky Play.
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Dec 29, 2025
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1KHO 663: Childhood Without Free Play Is a Health Crisis | Rusty Keeler, Adventures in Risky Play
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Rusty Keeler, a natural playscape designer and author of Adventures in Risky Play, shares insights on the importance of childhood free play. He discusses how experiences in Europe inspired his shift from traditional playgrounds to wild, nature-rich environments filled with loose parts. Rusty emphasizes that kids thrive when given freedom and trust to explore, experiment, and engage in risky play. He challenges societal norms, advocating for a reevaluation of how we approach children's play and development.
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