Barb King

Barb King

King, Barb

Barb King graduated from Iowa State University in 1968 with a degree in Food Science. She was known for her work in creating sustainable, healthy lifestyles not only for children and their families but for the community. Barb King was a co-founder and a major influence in the growth of Landscape Structures until her death in 2008.1

  • 1. “Our History” Landscape Structures Inc. < http://www.playlsi.com/Learn-About-Us/Our-History/Pages/Our-History.aspx > 13 Aug. 2010.
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Steve King

King, Steve

While studying Landscape Architecture at Iowa State University, Steve King was given a senior design project. He was looking for a creative way to develop a small play space in a suburban housing development. “I developed a concept of connecting various play components together to form a continuous play opportunity for kids” said King. “It was a way of saving space while encouraging decision-making and interaction among kids – an important ingredient in a child’s development.”1 That concept has been developed worldwide.

  • 1. Adams, John S. “Playground Pioneer,” Today’s Playground, January 2003:16.
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Landscape Structures

Landscape Structures

When Steve King took an aptitude test as a college freshman, he discovered that he had an interest in the natural environment and art. A suggested career path for these interests was landscape architecture, and after further investigation Steve changed his major from wildlife management to landscape architecture.1

  • 1. King, Steve. “Concept of Continuous Play.” Landscape Structures. < http://www.playlsi.com/Learn-About-Us/News/Media-Room/Pages/ContiniousPlayConcept.aspx > 28 March 2011.
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Sajai Foundation

Sajai Foundation

The Säjai® Foundation was formed in 2006 by Barb King to “educate and motivate youth ages 6 to 11 to make healthy choices that will serve them for a lifetime.”1 As a Minnesota based nonprofit organization, the foundation works with local communities in educating children to include “healthy eating, physical activity, and outdoor exploration” in their lives.2 The Säjai Foundation is also using these key lifestyle choices to combat childhood obesity.

  • 1. “Who We Serve.” Säjai Foundation. < http://sajaifoundation.org/aboutus/whoweserve.html > 27 Feb. 2011.
  • 2. “Welcome to the Säjai Foundation!” Säjai Foundation. < http://www.sajaifoundation.org/ > 14 Dec. 2010.
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