Pillar Environment

We support people transforming public spaces, parks, and gardens.

We provide them with oppotunities and expertise. For us, transformations are a tool to achieve higher goals, such as activating civil society.

Žena balancuje na okraji fontány v parku, kolem se dívají lidé

150

0

million CZK

has been contributed to park restoration

28

0

school gardens

have been transformed since 2010

10

0

thousands children

are using our new gardens

Where We Help

Transformations of Cities

Together with people, we transform public spaces, parks, and other greenery to improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors.

Transformations of Gardens

We transform school gardens into stimulating environments where children can freely develop and strengthen their connection to the surrounding world.

Other Supported Projects

We support environmental projects that resonate with our mission and reflect important societal and environmental topics.

Projects

Our Transformations

Educational Center of DUHA Soběslav Kindergarten

In the new design of the school garden in Soběslav, we have reflected all seven colors of the rainbow. That’s exactly how many zones can now be found in this charming and inviting space. Each zone has its own color, symbolizing both its unique purpose and its quality.

Educational Center of Mnichovice Kindergarten

At the beginning, there was a vision of a new school garden with a well‑thought‑out concept. Then we joined in and helped turn the architect's and her team's design into reality. This is how a new world of play, learning, and gathering was born—one that the local community, and especially the children, instantly fell in love with.

Educational Center of Telecí Kindergarten

We helped the kindergarten create ideal conditions for environmental education in its garden while preserving its family‑friendly character. As a result, the space has naturally become a center of activity in this picturesque Pardubice village, where it blends in beautifully.

Educational Center of Kindergarten Vincenc Makovský in Ostrava

We transformed a space once filled with asphalt and concrete at a housing estate kindergarten in Ostrava into a pleasant grassy area, enriched with garden beds, water features, and even a living willow structure. The nonprofit parents' association Veselá školička now has a beautiful new space where they can host various events for people from the wider community.

Educational Center of Čtyřlístek Kindergarten in Kadaň

We supported the creation of a new "four‑leaf clover" garden. Children, parents, and teachers from the kindergarten continue to express their gratitude for our efforts in replacing old equipment and giving the overgrown greenery and entire garden a beautiful yet highly functional new design.

Třebechovická Kindergarten

Support the transformation of a garden that will serve children for both learning and fun!

Krušnohorská Kindergarten in Karlovy Vary

The garden of Krušnohorská Kindergarten in Karlovy Vary is preparing for a transformation co‑funded by the Karel Komárek Family Foundation and the City of Karlovy Vary; the kindergarten's founding body. The project will offer children new opportunities for play, discovery and outdoor learning. The design combines a natural environment with original play elements; creating a space that will naturally encourage children to move, create, and explore the world around them.

Bažantnice Lives – Revitalization of Hodonín After the Tornado

We play a key role in the recovery of Hodonín after the devastating tornado. In addition to immediate assistance for families, we provide long‑term support by funding the restoration of public spaces. We are involved in a total of seven projects. The first one, the House of Nature with its garden, was officially inaugurated with our partners in June 2024.

Park in Front of the U Červených Domků Elementary School in Hodonín

In front of the U Červených Domků School, we are creating a new playful and relaxing space for both children and adults. You will find trampolines, unique play elements, a sand dune, and seating among flowers. Our goal is to transform the area around the school into a pleasant place for all visitors and residents of the housing estate.

Sports Complex U Červených domků in Hodonín

The Karel Komárek Family Foundation is proud to be part of building an attractive sports complex of the future. We are helping to enrich the open space, which will make every athlete's heartbeat faster, by encorporating elements of modern architecture. There will also be places for relaxation and, of course, greenery. Spectators will watch the performances of their favorite athletes not only from the main stand but also from the stand at the field with an artificial surface.

Steps to the Forest ‑ Healthline Hodonín

The pedestrian route leading from Hodonín railway station to the House of Nature was transformed through a collaboration between the Karel Komárek Family Foundation, Gehl Architects, U/U Studio and the City of Hodonín. The project aimed to gradually improve the clarity and legibility of the space, strengthen people’s sense of safety and create new opportunities for the everyday use of the route and its surroundings.

Suburban Forest Park Bažantnice in Hodonín

A valuable piece of nature, which we carefully protect together with the help of our partners, will provide peaceful spots for rest as well as opportunities for active recreation. Rare and specially protected plant and animal species are thriving after the tornado, and nature is finding its own way to recovery.

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Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to contribute to positive changes in society. You can donate your time and skills to support meaningful projects in ways, other than financially. We welcome the help of people who want to actively participate in planting greenery, maintaining school gardens, or improving urban parks. Contact us, and we will organize a custom volunteer day for you!

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News and Press Releases

What Is Happening in the Foundation

The School Garden Is a Living Classroom: Joint Guidelines from Three Organisations Change the Systemic Approach to Kindergarten Gardens

Published: 20. october 2026

EnvironmentNewsPress releases

The Topic of Educational School Gardens at a Leading Conference

Published: 12. october 2026

EnvironmentNews

Negotiated Resilience: A New Lecture Series on How a Resilient City Is Created

Published: 6. october 2026

EnvironmentNews

We Helped Bring Life Back to Children’s Village in Hodonín

Published: 10. september 2026

EnvironmentNews

The Foundation at the School as a Meeting Place Conference

Published: 6. august 2026

EnvironmentNewsEvents

Proud Partners of the "School as a Meeting Place" Conference

Published: 7. july 2026

EnvironmentNews

Karel Komárek becomes an honorary citizen of Hodonín

Published: 25. june 2026

EnvironmentEmergency AidFoundationNews

Five Years After the Tornado: Humanitarian Organizations and Foundations have Donated a minimum of CZK 1.3 billion in Aid to South Moravia

Published: 24. june 2026

EnvironmentNewsPress releases

Garden transformation gets under way at Na Okraji Kindergarten

Published: 15. june 2026

EnvironmentNews

EUR 30.9 Million Invested into Restoring the Damaged Area

Published: 3. june 2026

EnvironmentNewsPress releases

Pěšky k lesu: A New Route from Hodonín Railway Station to the House of Nature Is Gradually Coming to Life

Published: 28. may 2026

EnvironmentNews

The Garden Standards Methodology We Initiated Has Reached Every Kindergarten in the Country

Published: 26. march 2026

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Events

30
september
2026
was held

Working Together Towards a Vision for School Gardens 2035

What could school gardens look like in 2035? What needs to be done today in order to support their development? These were the main questions of the School Gardens 2035 Vision workshop, organised by the Karel Komárek Family Foundation on 30 September 2026 in cooperation with the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice and the city of České Budějovice.

25
september
2026
was held

Bažantnice Run 2026

We supported the fifth edition of the popular Bažantnice Run. The sporting event was organised in cooperation with our partners, continuing a long‑standing tradition. The two‑day event welcomed runners and everyone who enjoys being active in nature, a friendly atmosphere, and spending time together.

9
september
2026
was held

Official Opening of Children’s Village

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, the restored Children’s Village was officially open to the public. The site, which was damaged by the tornado in June 2021, returned to its original purpose after extensive reconstruction: to serve children, schools, and the wider community for education and active leisure time.

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Inspiration

We educate and inspire.

We educate and inspire the public in their approach to the environment, with a focus on public spaces and outdoor learning.

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