Imagine a future where urban or rural communities thrive on local nutrient-rich, locally grown produce, cultivated from traditional, open-pollinated seeds. Seed Central is a huge part of the circular economy vision driving Sow Study Sustain, a groundbreaking initiative that’s empowering home based “super growers” and building a more sustainable nutrient
Yes we’ve now got a YouTube video page
Ever wanted to see what Ecolearn CIC and Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning‘s SOW Study Sustain is all about? Take a look at the fabulous progress we have made as a community in East Lindsey thanks to our own money, the generous National Lottery, our super growers ( 27 new members in
Urban Green Food Mines: Creating Circular Sustainable Food Systems
Sow Study Sustain will positively impact food nutrition, community sharing, health, and well-being. We create circular economy based outdoor growing spaces and community areas to facilitate a net zero based appreciation and utilization of our Natural Environment. Biodiversity, rewilding and the 9R’s are central to our circular economy philosophy. We
Building a Resilient Food System with Local Provenance & Local Partners
Ecolearn & Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning have finally closed the loop, creating a circular economy growing system called Sow Study Sustain that is chemical free using only open pollinated seed. In the face of the seed cartel we are building a community seedbank that will hand down natural and nutritious food
Sowing the Seeds of Community Resilience: How “Grow Your Own” Bridges Generations and Classes
In an era marked by increasing health and economic challenges, communities are seeking innovative ways to foster resilience and well-being. Our Sow Study Sustain initiative offers a compelling model for achieving these goals through the simple yet powerful act of growing food. By connecting people across generations and social strata,
Growth4Health: Grow Your Own Goodness: A Guide to Nutritious and Seed-Saving Fruits & Veggies for Lincolnshire
Eating well and doing your bit for a sustainable future go hand-in-hand with our SOW STUDY SUSTAIN initiative. We want our Growth 4 Health home growers to cultivate nutrient-packed fruit and veg, not only to nourish themselves but also to contribute to a thriving seed bank for Lincolnshire. Your growing
Carnegie’s Legacy Reimagined: Libraries as Circular Economy Hubs
During my early childhood I struggled to read. Thanks to a teacher called Miss Pink and the local library I caught up and really started net zero motoring. I would cycle there and put my books in the little metal basket at the front. In truth it was one of
Back to School, Back to FUN! LOL activities & Constructions 24-25
Hello and Welcome Back to School and Back to FUN! 👋 Let’s put some Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning LOL into outdoor curriculum based education with some science enquiry and river days without the coach or some constructions – where there is a will there is a funded way! Ditch the dull
Long Toft Primary School & LOL – The National Education Nature Park Grey to Green Initiative.
Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning do Grey to Green with style. Our circular economy Sow Study Sustain Grey to Green will be changing schools in South Yorkshire and the East Midlands funded by The National Education Nature Park Grey to Green Initiative. Unlike bigger contractors as a not-for-profit we start with some
Growth4Health – a circular economy mental health intervention
Based in East Lindsey and looking for something new that makes you feel positive? Then why not get a growing kit and a whole lot of LOL. The Sow Study Sustain Growth4health initiative, with its focus on at-home and community growing, is making a positive impact on health and well-being