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BUILDING A CHILDRENS’ PERMACULTURE GARDEN

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Commenced:	01/07/2010
Submitted:	09/02/2011
Last updated:	07/10/2015
Location:	Mooniver Lodge, Lojing, Sigar Highlands, Lojing, Kelantan, MY
Phone:	+6055473108 or +6055472990
Website:	http://moonriverlodge.wordpress.com/lodge-activities/building-a-childrens-permaculture-garden/
Climate zone:	Wet/Dry Tropical

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BUILDING A CHILDRENS’ PERMACULTURE GARDEN

Project Type

Rural, Community, Demonstration, Educational, Permaculture Local Group/Transition Town/Permablitz

Project Summary

A community project by Moonriver Lodge to PIONEER & BUILD the first Childrens’ Permaculture Garden in Malaysia, a space for explorative learning, play, discovery, living, growth and regrowth and fellowship. Using PERMACULTURE DESIGN, this garden is a pilot prototype and a demonstration and exploration model.

Project Description

Why Do It?

- The Garden as an OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. Give the Child an opportunity for hands-on learning in the Environment to understand the ecology and biodiversity through first hand observation and interaction; a sanctuary for play and get close to Nature ; encourage their curiosity and interest in the Natural World.

- Learn to Care for the EARTH, Care for the PEOPLE and be self-sustainable through understanding of permaculture ethics & solutions and work collaboratively.

- Good for MIND, BODY & SPIRIT. Learn & do useful physical work; stimulate their creativity; take pride and satisfaction in their contributions in a place where they can be self-directed and enjoy freedom & peace.

- Gardening is a LIFESKILL and the garden is a Living System. Nurture this and help them understand where their food comes from.

- ENCOURAGE the Child’s curiosity & interest in the Natural World.

- ENGAGE and ENTICE community with a FUN project which can be built collectively BY the community FOR the community.

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