Gardens of Potential
About the Project
Gardens of Potential is a project implemented in residential child care facilities in Wrocław that supports the development of children and young people through meaningful contact with nature. The project was created based on the belief that a garden teaches lessons that are difficult to learn in a classroom. It shows that our actions have real consequences, that plants thrive when they are cared for, and that meaningful change comes through patience, commitment, and consistent effort.
During the workshops, participants plant, care for, compost and observe the natural processes taking place in the garden. Through these hands-on activities, they develop environmental awareness, learn cooperation and responsibility and discover that they can make a real difference in the world around them. The garden becomes a place for meeting, collaboration, and spending time together in a welcoming and safe environment.The project has been running since October 2023.
Main Goals
Foster environmentally responsible attitudes and respect for nature
Provide education on sustainable agriculture, environmental protection and ecology
Develop participants' sense of responsibility and ability to act independently
Encourage collaboration and teamwork among participants
Strengthen participants' sense of agency and confidence in their own potential
Foster a close connection with nature and the ability to live in harmony with the surrounding environment
How it works?
Hands-on workshops
Hands-on workshops
Participants take part in hands-on sessions where they plant, care for and observe plants, compost, and learn through direct experience. The garden becomes a place for discovery, experimentation and the development of new skills.
Creating a shared space
Creating a shared space
Children and young people play an active role in creating and developing the garden. Together, they make decisions, plan activities and care for the space, transforming it into a place of collaboration, shared responsibility and meaningful connections.
Environmental education
Environmental education
Participants explore the principles of sustainable gardening, environmental protection and biodiversity. Learning takes place through hands-on experience and observation of natural processes, making knowledge both accessible and meaningful.
What We Do
The project goes beyond traditional gardening. Together, participants create a garden that becomes a space for connection, collaboration and building meaningful relationships. It is a place where children and young people can explore their interests, relax, organize shared activities and discover that they can make a real difference to the space around them.
Who is the project for?
The project is designed for children and young people living in residential care facilities in Wrocław. The workshops are designed to help every participant develop new skills through hands-on experience, strengthen their sense of agency, and build meaningful relationships with their peers and the natural environment.
The project goes beyond traditional gardening. Together, participants create a garden that becomes a space for connection, collaboration and building meaningful relationships. It is a place where children and young people can explore their interests, relax, organize shared activities and discover that they can make a real difference to the space around them.
Who is the project for?
The project is designed for children and young people living in residential care facilities in Wrocław. The workshops are designed to help every participant develop new skills through hands-on experience, strengthen their sense of agency, and build meaningful relationships with their peers and the natural environment.
