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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…
Did you know lavender is so much more than a relaxing scent? 🌿 Here at Alo Lira, on our quinta in Salir do Porto, we use this plant to explore everything from botany puzzles to sensory and scientific discovery.
Did you know lavender is so much more than a relaxing scent? 🌿 Here at Alo Lira, on our quinta in Salir do Porto, we use this plant to explore everything from botany puzzles to sensory and scientific discovery. This is theme N.º 01: Lavender, one of four pillars that…
Sabias que a lavanda é muito mais do que um perfume relaxante?
Sabias que a lavanda é muito mais do que um perfume relaxante? Aqui na Alo Lira, na nossa quinta em Salir do Porto, usamos esta planta para explorar tudo: desde puzzles de botânica até criações sensoriais e científicas. Este é o nosso tema n.º 01: Lavanda, um dos…
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O que é um Explorador do Jardim?
Uma criança que aprende a observar, cuidar, criar, cooperar e pertencer ao mundo vivo.
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…
🌞 Guia Definitivo de Campos de Verão 2025 | Caldas da Rainha & Região
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…
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, 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…
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 center in Portugal to…
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…
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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…
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