The aim of the “European Heritage, let’s cultivate our garden, let’s share our table” project is to enable pupils to gain a concrete, hands-on understanding of the impact of their actions on building the world of tomorrow, with a focus on environmental issues, social inclusion and European citizenship. Developed by a network of secondary schools and non-formal education organisations, the project targets pupils with disabilities (RO), learning difficulties (FR) and those in mainstream education (PL). Rooted in practical experience, the project promotes self-awareness, openness to others and the development of initiative.
Each participating school cultivates a food garden, which serves as a basis for learning and for transforming produce from the garden to the table. Pupils create short video clips and recipes that are shared on a project website. These activities are complemented by meetings with professionals. Artistic creations enrich pupils’ personal learning pathways. Transnational meetings support the sharing of experiences and the practice of a foreign language.
In parallel, adult educators develop an educational toolkit adapted to learners with special educational needs.
Promote a sustainable approach to crops and the processing of harvested products
Encourage the sharing of experiences at the European level
Improve students’ self-esteem and their social integration
Enrich the pedagogical and environmental skills of adults
Concrete results:
educational vegetable gardens and orchards in each country for the production of potatoes, cabbages, buckwheat, and apples
an international recipe booklet
knowledge of professions related to agriculture, catering, or the environment
actions and taking responsibility in the field of environmental protection
scientific skills acquired (knowledge and practices) and compared according to the environmental constraints of the countries
Concrete results:
video clips about crops and individual portfolios documenting the actions carried out
wide dissemination of the project website
enhanced digital skills
artistic creation disseminated to a wide audience
promotion of sustainable development and Europe through voluntary and active participation in local events
Concrete results:
understanding the importance of local heritage while developing a European perspective
knowledge of one’s own country and two other countries
better understanding of the European dimension and the priorities of the European Union
experience of at least one mobility activity in a partner country
strong bonds among participants
improved language skills
Concrete results:
a pedagogical toolkit for teachers on innovative practices with a sustainable development perspective
increased attention to the environmental impacts of the project’s actions, and more broadly of European partnerships
use of educational methods that encourage creativity, collaboration, and intercultural communication
