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When Nature Becomes Part of Us
Neste texto, parto de uma história de José Pacheco sobre crianças que passaram a cantar Vivaldi para pensar sobre natureza, infância e cuidado. Talvez só possamos amar verdadeiramente aquilo que tivemos oportunidade de conhecer — uma música, uma minhoca, um caracol, uma árvore, um jardim.
What Is a Garden Explorer?
A child learning to observe, care, create, cooperate, and belong in the living world.
Alo Ori
Alo Ori – Family Origami Club When: Tuesdays at 17:00 Where: Alo Land, Salir do Porto Who: Families with children 6+ Cost: Free (donations welcome for shared materials) Join us for a relaxed, collaborative origami session where kids and adults fold together. We’ll…
🌞 Ultimate Summer Camp Guide 2025 | Caldas da Rainha & Region
Struggling to find the perfect summer activities for your kids? We’ve done the research for you! Here’s your complete guide to 21 amazing summer camps in our region – from forest schools to science labs, sports camps to creative workshops. Something magical for every…
Discovering Portugal Through Science: Our Scientific Expeditions Begin
A few weeks ago, I discovered something that completely changed how we explore Portugal with the children: the Circuitos Ciência Viva Card. I’d been looking for different experiences for the kids, who lately have been fascinated with everything science and nature….
Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela – Carsoscópio
Location: Louriceira, Alviela, Santarém, Ribatejo Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kfuzKiogSdTKvN34A Website: https://alviela.cienciaviva.pt/ Distance from Alo Land: About 1 hour’s drive Field Notes Overall impression: So much more than we expected! Recommended ages: All…
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What is a Garden Explorer?
What is a Garden Explorer? For me, it begins in a small pause. A child notices an ant trail, a worm in the soil, water disappearing into dry ground, or the smell of mint on their fingers. At Alo Lira: Garden Explorers, the garden becomes a living prepared environment…
Novo texto no blog: O que é um Garden Explorer?
Novo texto no blog: O que é um Garden Explorer? Neste artigo, partilho um pouco da visão por trás da Alo Lira: Garden Explorers — oficinas para crianças inspiradas pela permacultura, pela natureza, pela criatividade, pela música e pelo trabalho com significado. O…
We are building again. Summer is not the time for big construction work because of the heat and usually there are too many demands from the garden and plants. But perfect is the enemy of the good, and this shelter will be useful now.
We are building again. Summer is not the time for big construction work because of the heat and usually there are too many demands from the garden and plants. But perfect is the enemy of the good, and this shelter will be useful now. Bit by bit, it’s coming along and…
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