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Quando a natureza se entranha
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.
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…
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Today, 8 ducklings were born at Alo Lira.
Today, 8 ducklings were born at Alo Lira. And a simple, beautiful event like this can open so many doors for learning. In Garden Explorers, ducks can lead us into permaculture: what do they need to live well? Water, shelter, food, safety, companionship. And what do…
(English version coming next)
(English version coming next) Hoje nasceram 8 patinhos na Alo Lira. E um acontecimento tão simples e tão bonito como este abre tantas portas para aprender. Nos Exploradores do Jardim, os patos podem levar-nos à permacultura: o que precisam para viver bem? Água,…
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…
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