Pia do Urso is a Sensory Eco-Park is a reused space that was built for the visually impaired and aims to give to these people the possibility of apprehending the surrounding environment, using the remaining senses for this purpose, particularly touch and smell. Click here
BiodiverCities is a project in the context of the EU Biodiversity Strategy. It aims to enhance civil society participation in local and urban decision-making, leading to building a joint vision of the green city of tomorrow shared among civil society, scientists and policymakers. The project will collect practical examples of how to engage citizens in …
This project of the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia aims to respond the growth of the demand for urban spaces to implement community gardens, but also creating conditions for the practice of sustainable agriculture in an urban context. Click here
This project of the municipality of Maia aims to promote the use of green spaces and the contact with nature but also, this community project aims to foster conviviality; the use of free time; the transmission of rural knowledge to children and grandchildren. Click here
The sensory garden design is based on seven human senses and is suitable for people of all ages, any possible disorders or illnesses. Activities in the sensory garden are promoting social inclusion and mental and physical health recreation. Therapeutic measures improve the emotional state, reduce the effects of stress, develop the ability to be “here …
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The idea is walking the trail bafrefoot to feel different terrain of the ground (rocky path, pine cones, sand). This trail gives an opportunity for visitors to focus their attention on caution, appreciate their sensitivity, and feel connection with nature through their feet. Click here
The project is based on creating a garden space with an organic vegetable garden for the community. The students of the Adapted Curricular Program Professional Gardening Workshop and Professional Building Maintenance Workshop are in charge of repairing, protecting and preserving the municipal natural environment, while creating a community garden space with an organic vegetable garden, …
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To transform the immediate environment into a more communicative and inclusive habitat for people with special needs or at risk of exclusion. The project aims to ensure that all students acquire the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to promote sustainable development, including education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of …
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The Local Council of Social Welfare has launched the Accessible Parks and Gardens Plan of Valencian Community, with the aim that all local communities have at least one garden adapted to people with reduced mobility and / or disability of any kind. Municipalities interested in carrying out adaptations in existing parks can obtain grants from …
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