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Description
Humanity is facing an environmental crisis without precedents, and the rise of food prices is rocketing! Isn’t it time to get our hands dirty, and start to educate future generations to grow their food?
School gardening might help with that! It will familiarize your learners to become responsible for the environment while enlightening their minds with the beauty of nature.
This course is an introduction to the world of existing agriculture and gardening methods to put the participants in the condition of building a garden for their school.
Participants will learn about climates, types of soil, seeds, and plants, and how to create food and medicines with them. They will also learn how to take care of plants and trees as well as how to use existing and recycled materials to create compost.
Participants will also analyze different garden and water irrigation systems in order to learn to design a well-structured garden for their school. Finally, they will discuss the practice of “urban gardens,” i.e., the possibility to use concrete areas in a city to create green-spaces.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident in guiding their learners (from primary or secondary school) to create together a school garden. They will acquire an innovative method to make their students build connections with the environment and establish a sense of community.
Employ basic techniques and methods in agriculture and gardening;
Use recycled materials to create compost;
Design and plan a garden for their schools.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to the course and climate awareness
Introduction to the course and the Academy;
Introduction to the host city and the week’s cultural activities;
Icebreaker activities;
Presentations of the participants’ schools and institutions;
Where do we leave? Nature in our country;
How climate change or pollution affects our local community;
How our community is educated on climate awareness.
Day 2 – The plant world
Common European plants and fauna;
Light and other plants’ needs;
Plants as a natural medicine and herbal tea making;
Agricultural and gardening practices;
Outdoor activity: trip out to the local botanic garden.
Day 3 – Building gardens and recycling materials
Styles of garden layout: what would work for your school?
Varieties of soil: what type is right for your plants?
Types of compost, and making your own composted soil using leftover foods and materials;
Getting our hands dirty and planting seeds.
Day 4 – Water, the basis of life
Water: how humanity has collected and obtained it?
How to look for water?
Irrigation systems and how they can serve your garden;
How to make your own water reservoir or school pond: design ideas and class planning for schools.
Day 5 – Urban gardens and going green in the city
Planning urban gardens for their own community;
Activity: trip to a local urban garden community to learn how they adapt to their surroundings;
Working, sharing, and learning with local people;
Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance.
Day 6 – Structured cultural activities
Structured cultural activity(ies) according to the hosting location;
Learning journal: individual written reflection on the course experience;
Course reflection: self-reflection and review of course materials and resources.
This course involves walking or physical activity, both outdoors on cobbled streets and stairs and indoors during practical workshops.
Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
If a mobility limitation or health condition may affect your participation, please let us know when you register.
You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.
Each Academy within the network operates independently and is legally established in the country where its courses are delivered.
Barcelona
Price: 480€*
OID: E10247545
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Oct 2026
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.1-6 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Apr 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.3-8 May 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Jun 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Jul 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.2-7 Aug 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.6-11 Sep 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.2-7 Nov 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Dec 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.4-9 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.1-6 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.1-6 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Apr 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.3-8 May 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.7-12 Jun 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.5-10 Jul 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.2-7 Aug 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.6-11 Sep 2027
Cultural Activities
Hop-on hop-off bus 2-hour tour
Gràcia Walk
Another activity to choose from:
-> Sant Pau (1h)
-> Casa Amatller (1h)
-> Poble Espanyol (2h)
Dublin
Price: 580€*
OID: E10239861
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26-31 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.22-27 Mar 2027
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26 Apr - 1 May 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.24-29 May 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.28 Jun - 3 Jul 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26-31 Jul 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.23-28 Aug 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.28 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26-31 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.22-27 Mar 2027
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26 Apr - 1 May 2027
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Cultural Activities
European Food Fair
A guided walking tour of Dublin
Irish Dancing class
Day trip to Glendalough – monastic valley
Tenerife
Price: 480€*
OID: E10279001
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.30 Nov - 5 Dec 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.14-19 Dec 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.11-16 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.8-13 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.8-13 Mar 2027
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.12-17 Apr 2027
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.12-17 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.9-14 Nov 2026
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.14-19 Dec 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.11-16 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.8-13 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.8-13 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.29 Mar - 3 Apr 2027
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Cultural Activities
La Laguna walking tour
Mount Teide excursion
Trapani
Price: 480€*
OID: E10166501
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.16-21 Nov 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.18-23 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.15-20 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.15-20 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.19-24 Apr 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.17-22 May 2027
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.16-21 Nov 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.18-23 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.15-20 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.15-20 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.19-24 Apr 2027
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Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.21-26 Jun 2027
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Cultural Activities
One cultural activity (depending on availability), choosing from:
-> Visit to Saline
-> Erice guided tour
-> Cooking class
*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date. All prices are VAT included or not due.
Combine a confirmed date of this course with a confirmed date of another course and easily create a two week course by yourself. Start selecting one confirmed date of this course and see which other courses are confirmed in the same Academy the previous week and the following week.
Reviews about this course
Helena Coha5 stars
I really enjoyed visiting the botanic gardens, it gave me ideas for our school gardening and skills that I can use on a daily basis.
Fernanda Maria Pinto da Costafrom Portugal5 stars
This training was very useful and enriching for my professional activity. This allowed me to observe, rethink, and share other perspectives and significant activities. This training provides me with tools that will help me motivate my students and strengthen their capacity for innovation and sustainable intervention in the world and the reality we live in.
The activities were well prepared, the teacher was very nice and understanding and gave us the time to ask questions and debate our ideas. The contents were adequate to my teaching level and possible to be done with my students. Street activities were very good.
