Much More Than a Garden

Course

I n f o r m a t i o n

Accompanied by the adventures of Alice and Pino the farmer, children will embark on a journey to discover agriculture and food production. In addition to creating a garden in raised beds, the educational program covers themes such as seasonality, the journey of food from seed to our plate, and the importance of valuable resources like water and soil. At the end of the sessions, there is an outing to Cascina Selvetto where children can see a real farm and apply what they have learned throughout the year.

Objectives

To introduce children to the world of food and its production, connecting with the earth and caring for natural resources.

Location

Preschool; Cascina Selvetto

Season

From October to June

Duration

8 sessions of 1 hour each; Final day at the farm

Activities

October: “Geppetto Garlic Goes Dormant” – Garlic planting.
November: Discovering water – Building the water cycle clock.
December: “Alice in the Land of Sprinklers” – Building a drip irrigation system.
January: Discovering the soil and its inhabitants – Experiments with soil.
February: Prepare the garden in raised beds.
March: “Time to Sow” – Sowing spring vegetables.
April: Transplanting summer vegetables and building a mini greenhouse.
May: “Alice and the Unexpected Grocery Shopping” – Games on the origin of food.
June: Final trip to Cascina Selvetto and games in the garden.

For information and reservations, contact:

cascinaselvetto@gmail.com