Every autumn, the children’s garden of the chapel of sa Tanca Vella, in Sant Francesc, is filled with curiosity, laughter and little hands working the land. This is an initiative of the Department of Agriculture of the Consell Insular de Formentera, which seeks to bring children closer to the rural world and teach them the value of growing their own food in a sustainable way.
The workshop, aimed at children between the ages of 5 and 12, will begin on Saturday, November 15, 2025 and will last until June, under the guidance of Azahara Torres Ibáñez.
Participants will be organized in two mixed groups, regardless of age, and will work in the garden on Saturday mornings, from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. (first group) and from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. (second group).
Learning by growing from childhood
During the course, the children will learn how to prepare the soil, prepare seedbeds and carry out sowing and transplanting, with the aim of obtaining their first harvests in the spring. They will also cultivate fast-growing species, such as strawberries, which allow them to see results in a short time and maintain the motivation of small farmers.
As a final touch, a special day of cooking and family sharing will be held, where families will be able to share and taste the fruits of the children’s labor, turning the experience into a true celebration of the land and sustainability.
Registration open until November 13
Registrations can be made from November 6 to 13 through the Oficina Virtual de Atención Ciudadana (OVAC) or in person at the Oficina de Atención Ciudadana (OAC), located at Carrer de Ramon Llull, 6.
Participation is completely free, and the Consell encourages families to take advantage of this opportunity for young people to learn, in a fun and practical way, to take care of the environment and enjoy contact with nature.
