From February to June, the Environmental Classroom of Poble-sec is offering a series of activities to promote the culture of sustainability and care for the environment in the neighbourhood, including talks, workshops for the entire family and exchange markets.
To highlight the importance of having access to healthy, sustainable food, the first Food Sovereignty Festival will be held in Poble-sec in May. The classroom is also engaging with nature with a series of two workshops devoted to permaculture and a range of activities on Montjuïc.
Workshop on Street science: Solar oven and use
Saturday 24 February from 12 noon to 2 pm in Plaça del Sortidor
CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF SUN
Workshop at Trocasec Trash cooking
Sunday 3 March from 10 am to 1:30 pm in Plaça del Sortidor
Restart Party workshop
Saturday 9 March from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Espai CooperaSec (c. Blai, 34)
Workshop on Organic artisan cosmetics
Saturday 16 March from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Espai CooperaSec (c. Blai, 34)
Workshop on Less is more: Let’s use water more efficiently
Thursday 21 March from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Espai CooperaSec (c. Blai, 34)
Workshop on From eco-anxiety to creative action
Saturday 6 April from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Espai CooperaSec (c. Blai, 34)
Workshop on Perma-what? Permaculture to care for the neighbourhood
Saturday 13 April from 11 am to 1:30 pm at Montjuïc
Talk on The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc (XEAB)
Friday 19 April from 5 to 7 pm at Montjuïc
Talk on Close your eyes and listen to Montjuïc (XEAB)
Thursday 25 April from 5 to 7 pm at Montjuïc
Workshop and talks at the Food Sovereignty Festival
Saturday 11 May from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Espai CooperaSec (c. Blai, 34)
Visit A huge vegetable garden on Montjuïc (XEAB)
Crops and animals coexist in the 11,000 m2 garden of Can Mestres. In this visit we will better understand organic farming and the strategies used to control pests without chemicals. In addition to the neighbors who look after the plots, this garden is inhabited by goats, geese, chickens and other small animals. As part of the International Day of Biological Diversity (May 22). Registration needed (free).
Tuesday 21 May from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the garden of Can Mestres (Can Clos road, 1-9)
Trocasec at the Sortidor exchange market
Sunday 26 May from 10 am to 1:30 pm in Plaça del Sortidor
Workshop on Like oil and water: Let’s make soap with recycled oil
Saturday 8 June at 11 am at the Espai CooperaSec (c. Blai, 34)
All activities are free of charge, but prior registration is required. You can request further information at aulaambientalps@somlaclau.org. The Environmental Classroom of Poble-sec is an initiative promoted by Som La Clau, Cooperasec and the Poble-sec Community Plan with the support of the Public Health Agency and the Barcelona City Council (Sants-Montjuïc District).