Our contribution to regenerative agriculture and strengthening children's connection to nature - for a healthy society
We want to talk about health. Everyone enjoys being in good health. Health is connected to every aspect of life, which is why we need to take an active role in caring for it—both for ourselves and for our living environments.
We feel our best when we spend time in nature. A walk in the green can help us through stressful times. Time outdoors even helps prevent illness—that’s why we start with children. In collaboration with wilderness educators, we enable Berlin primary school children to take monthly trips to city parks or nearby forests. Outdoor Time stands for a connection with nature, creativity, and equal opportunities. And the kids have an absolute blast!
Another exciting topic: Food. Most people love good food. But to produce it, we need healthy, fertile soils—rich in nutrients and teeming with life. Soils that can absorb water and withstand droughts. With a growing population and diverse interests, we must use and manage our land thoughtfully and responsibly. Agroforestry brings many of these interests together. It supports the production of healthy food while also protecting soil, biodiversity, and even offering recreational spaces.
You might be wondering why all of this is necessary
There’s a lot of talk about rising temperatures. Some of the discussion might sound abstract and even very scientific. But perhaps some of the following everyday examples feel familiar to you?
🔥 In the summer, the heat sits in your city, the sun beats down on the asphalt, and there’s no shade.
🛝 Children play on the playground in 35°C heat, in the blazing sun, because there are no trees.
👷 A construction worker or roofer collapses in the midday heat.
🏢 In the afternoon, in the heated office, your focus is at an all-time low, and your brain just doesn’t want to function properly.
🚜 On the neighboring farm, heavy rain has washed away half of the field.
💧 Across the entire district, water consumption is restricted, and cars aren’t allowed to be washed.
These scenarios have already become a part of our daily lives. They affect very different realities, yet all have an impact on our health.
Now, it’s about adapting to the changing conditions while also preventing any further rise in temperatures. We are not above nature, and when extreme weather events hit, we can often do little but watch. The result is dramatic personal tragedies and enormous economic damage.
