Sevengardens

Project Overview:

Region:  
Europe

  • Country:  
    Germany

  • SDGs:

  • AOP for ESD:

    Collaboration

    Community Engagement

    Empathy

    Interdisciplinarity

    Learners Participation

    Problem-Based and Real-World Issues

    Regional and Cultural Relevance

    Problem-based and Real-world issues

    Community Engagement

    Community Engagement

    Target Audience:  
    Primary & Secondary Students

    ESD for 2030 Priority Action:  
    245

    Stakeholders:  
    Community MembersEducatorsLearners

    Language(s) of project:  
    German

    Duration of project:

    Summary:

    Sevengardens is a grassroots movement that addresses environmental challenges by reconnecting people with nature through traditional knowledge and hands-on learning. It fosters sustainability by engaging learners of all ages in organic gardening, natural dye-making, and crafts, allowing them to rediscover lost wisdom. Unlike conventional education, Sevengardens creates an open, participatory space beyond formal institutions. Gardens exist outside schools, welcoming all who wish to engage. Facilitators encourage discovery rather than provide direct answers, fostering safety, self-confidence, and belonging. The initiative promotes inclusive, lifelong learning, integrating community participation and economic empowerment. Over 25 years, Sevengardens has expanded to 42 countries, influencing education, industry, and policy. The movement continues to evolve, demonstrating how knowledge-sharing and creativity can build sustainable futures across generations.