Transformations of Gardens
We transform school gardens into stimulating environments where children can freely develop and strengthen their connection to the surrounding world.
We helped transform our first school garden back in 2010. Over the next 14 years, we pursued a clear goal: to create beautiful spaces for children’s spontaneous outdoor activities. In total, we have transformed 28 school gardens. However, we gradually realized that we wanted to do more. Transforming gardens alone is not enough. What also matters is the role of teachers working in these gardens and how they can be used for high‑quality education. For us, a garden is not just a place where children can move and play. It is a space for discovery, interactive learning, and child development in direct contact with nature.
Philosophy
How does our idea work?
Projects
Our garden transformations
We have 22 restored gardens that serve as examples of best practices and places for experience exchange. From the progressive preschools (MŠ DUHA Soběslav, MŠ Mnichovice, MŠ Telecí, and MŠ Vincenc Makovský in Ostrava), we have created educational centers that continue to spread our philosophy.
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.
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.
Dušníky Kindergarten
The school garden in Dušníky was untended for a long time. Then the local teachers, parents and other people from the area, decided to transform it. The main thing was for the children to be able to explore nature, create, and spend more time outdoors. And it worked! The Foundation supported the kindergarten through financial matching. It added a financial gift to the amount raised for the garden renovation through a public fundraising campaign.
Na Okraji Kindergarten in Prague 6
The garden of Na Okraji Kindergarten in Prague 6 has been transformed into a place full of natural elements, play opportunities and spaces for discovery. In cooperation with the Prague 6 municipal district, we supported its transformation to provide children with a space for play and relaxation as well as everyday outdoor learning. The new garden brings together nature, creativity and opportunities for children and teachers to spend time together.
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Volunteers
We also welcome non‑financial help. Let's find ways to get involved together. Maybe by volunteering! Our topics appeal to individuals, groups of colleagues or employees from corporate donors from all over the Czech Republic. Let us know about your intention. We can help you plan your volunteer day.
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