The Art of Echo: Overconsumerism and fast fashion
Theme Fast fashion Activity Duration 3 hours Group Size 10-20 youngsters Objectives Identify, learn and apply creative and artistic modes of expression to reframe one’s position and feelings with respect to the issue of sustainability Provide skills, abilities and motivation needed to deal with climate change as active members of a community promote awareness about […]
Travel guide of the future
Theme A positive, sustainable future! Activity Duration 4 – 8 hours Group Size 15 – 25 students Objectives In the process, students develop an answer to the question ‘what intermediate steps take place between now and your vision of the future in 2100? What social, economic and political changes have led to the future of […]
Permaculture & Me: Planting Seeds for a Regenerative Life
Theme Introduction to Permaculture, Ethics, Regenerative Thinking Activity Duration 1.5 hours Group Size 5–20 young people Objectives Introduce the three ethics of permaculture in a tangible, youth-friendly way Enable personal reflection on sustainability and values Use creative expression to connect values with ecological action Foster group bonding and trust around environmental learning Description This activity […]
Nature’s Design: Discovering Patterns in the Wild
Theme Natural Systems, Observation, Permaculture Design Thinking Activity Duration 1.5 – 2 hours Group Size 4–20 participants Objectives Introduce youth to the concept of natural patterns in ecosystems Develop ecological observation and interpretation skills Explore the role of patterns in permaculture and design Stimulate personal creativity and connection to natural rhythms Description Permaculture teaches us […]
Mapping Your Eco-Influence – The Web of Everyday Impact
Theme Systems Thinking, Sustainability Awareness, Lifestyle Reflection Activity Duration 1.5 hours Group Size Individual or small group (can be shared afterward in groups of 2–4) Objectives Help participants identify the ecological impact of daily personal habits Develop awareness of consumption, waste, energy use, and interconnected systems Foster systems thinking and personal agency for sustainable action […]
The Trash Audit Challenge – Investigating Waste to Reimagine the Future
Theme Waste Awareness, Circular Economy, Critical Consumption Activity Duration 1.5–2 hours Group Size 4–20 participants Objectives Build awareness of local waste patterns and consumption habits Develop practical skills in sorting and categorising waste Use collected data to refkect on lifestyle and propose alternatives Introduce circular economy thinking and waste reduction strategies Description Every day we […]
Forest Garden Planner – Designing a Food Forest for the Future
Theme Ecological Design, Food Sovereignty, Biodiversity Activity Duration 2 hours (can be extended across multiple sessions) Group Size Individual, pairs, or design teams (3–4 participants) Objectives Introduce forest garden concepts and multi-layered ecosystems Develop spatial awareness and ecological observation Apply design thinking to create a resilient, productive space Foster creativity and understanding of species interdependence […]
Living Systems Role Play – Becoming the Web of Life
Theme Ecosystems, Interconnection, Systems Thinking Activity Duration 1.5 hours Group Size 6–20 participants Objectives Embody ecological roles to explore natural interdependence Understand how systems respond to change and stress Cultivate empathy and insight into nature’s web of life Description Everything in nature is connected — and this activity brings that truth to life. In permaculture, […]
Permaculture Principles Challenge – Practising Design for Earth Care
Theme Sustainability Principles, Regenerative Design, Action Learning Activity Duration 1.5–2 hours Group Size 4–25 participants (teams of 2–5) Objectives Deepen understanding of the 12 permaculture principles Practise real-life problem solving through a regenerative lens Encourage teamwork and creative application of sustainability thinking Description Permaculture is guided by a series of timeless principles that help us […]
HEALTHY – Good for us and our planet
Theme Dutch Cuisine Principle 2 Activity Duration 2 hours Group Size 4-6 in a group Objectives • Gaining insight into a healthy plant-based diet • Learning to cook practically with an 80/20 ratio of vegetables/animal proteins • Re ecting on one’s own eating and cooking behavior Description Students analyze existing recipes and revise them according […]