It is a pleasure to be invited to speak at The American Horticultural Society (AHS) 34th annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium from July 13–16, 2026 in Pasadena, California.
Speaking Topic
Crystal Gaudio will discuss the importance of play in the garden and how play spaces can be built out of natural materials, featuring examples from four project she’s worked on over the last 13 years.
Featured projects include: Forest Park Playscape in St. Louis MO, Donald and Barbara Zucker Natural Exploration Area in Prospect Park Brooklyn, Natural Play Space in Baldwin Middle School, Guilford CT and the Mother Luna Playscape in Guilford CT.
Forest Park Playscape - Forest Park, St. Louis MO
Donald and Barbara Zucker Natural Exploration Area - Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY
PTO Natural Play Space - Abraham Baldwin Middle School, Guilford CT
Mother Luna Forest School Natural Play Area - Private Residence, Guilford CT