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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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The camarinhas are ready to eat.
The camarinhas are ready to eat. They are small, white, sweet, delicate, and very special. They are not easy to find, so we feel very lucky to have them growing here at Alo Lira. For Garden Explorers, a plant like this can open so many paths. First comes the…
As camarinhas estão prontas a comer.
As camarinhas estão prontas a comer. São pequenas, brancas, doces, delicadas, e muito especiais. Não são fáceis de encontrar, por isso sentimo-nos mesmo sortudos por as ter a crescer aqui na Alo Lira. Para os Garden Explorers, uma planta como esta pode abrir tantos…
It’s Asian hornet season and a couple of them were harassing our hive.
It’s Asian hornet season and a couple of them were harassing our hive. Made an entrance reducer and installed electric harps from @apisfilanis. The bees have been flying more 🤞
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