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A descobrir Portugal através da Ciência: Começamos as nossas expedições científicas
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, RibatejoMap: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kfuzKiogSdTKvN34AWebsite: 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...
Melodies, Memories, and More: Reflecting on a Musical Spring with Music Together Silver
This spring has been a time of exciting beginnings for Music Together Silver Coast! We launched our program, offering families on the Silver Coast a unique chance to connect through music. We were thrilled to be the first and only...
Music Together Silver Coast: Hitting the Right Chord for Families
When our first child arrived, we were yearning for ways to bond with our little maestro, meet other new parent rockstars, and have a predictable, happy encore to look forward to each week. Enter Music Together: our weekly serenade of joy. Dancing, singing, and making...
19 times
He was walking slower than usual. His face was as serious and dignified as always, though a little puzzled. Not bad after losing so much blood and landing a backflip fall from three times his height. I caught him again and put him back in the cone, this time holding...
Soil building with ducks and geese
Having scaled up our duck and geese flock this year, we’ve had to figure out how to provide them with the fresh pasture they need while at the same time regenerating the soil instead of depleting it. We read a lot about rotational grazing and holistic...
We are selling Duck Eggs !
Our ducks have been a delightful surprise this year, laying eggs with gusto long before the arrival of spring. We've been thrilled to enjoy their fresh, flavourful eggs on a regular basis, but our flock has grown so large that we've found ourselves with more eggs than...
Making Water Kefir
If you are looking for a recipe, you should get it right away. Water Kefir benefits and background story are below the recipe. Enjoy! Recipe Tools Needed: Glass jar, min 1,2L, with an airtight lid. Cheesecloth or other breathable material. It must be tight enough to...
Stepping Stones
It's been an exciting week at our permaculture homestead here in Portugal! We've accomplished several achievements that have made a real difference on the farm.First up, we built another bird coop! We've been wanting to keep some additional birds and have more room...
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