Where Nature Meets Rhythm: Creating Pollinator Gardens That Sing

From Park Stories by PRB+ Magazine

January 20, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 8

About this episode

The episode discusses the creation of pollinator gardens at camps across the U.S. that incorporate outdoor musical instruments to enhance connection with nature and promote wellbeing.

Discover how camps across the U.S. are transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant pollinator gardens filled with music. In this CampFest webinar, Percussion Play explores how nature-inspired outdoor musical instruments invite campers to slow down, connect with the environment, and create music together. Learn how these multi-sensory spaces support wellbeing, environmental education, and inclusive play—while buzzing with bees, butterflies, and rhythm. Presenters are Alex Cook, Camp Specialist...

People in this episode

Guest: Alex Cook

Topics covered

pollinator gardens
outdoor musical instruments
environmental education
wellbeing
inclusive play

Keywords

pollinator gardens
outdoor spaces
music
environment
camps
wellbeing
inclusive play

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Percussion Play, CampFest

Places: U.S.