Thematic: Local and Seasonal Eating The final PLAYFOOD activity in Portugal was implemented under the project’s second thematic area, Local and Seasonal Eating, and was combined with the school’s end-of-year celebration at Vivid Farms. The event brought together children, families, teachers, and project partners to celebrate healthy eating, seasonal food, and community engagement. During the first part, children participated in interactive educational games facilitated by Pro

Thematic: Local and Seasonal Eating RHIZO participated in Feest in ’t Groen in Torhout together with Pomko through a public stand and repeated activities mainly directed at parents, teachers, and adult visitors. The event was strongly focused on Local and Seasonal Eating, especially through fruit-based examples and expert-led discussion on why eating local and seasonal produce matters. Visitors engaged with a short repeated talk/keynote format, Q&A, and an ongoing quiz that e

Thematic: Growing your Own Food RHIZO joined a rotating workshop morning in Zemst with Pimpernelschool and experts from Pomko, GoodPlanet, CAG and Werkplaats Immaterieel Erfgoed. The programme included four rotating workshops: tasting apple varieties, making an apple tree through grafting, a biodiversity/soil/ecosystem tour linked to orchard growing, and a creative harvest workshop using apples. Students were divided into small groups and followed all four workshops through a

Thematic - Growing your own Food The fourth discussion panel was implemented under the project’s second thematic area, Local and Seasonal Eating, focusing on healthy nutrition and sustainable food consumption through the use of local and seasonal ingredients. The activity aimed to raise awareness among children and parents about the importance of everyday dietary choices and encourage healthier, more sustainable eating habits through an interactive, family-centred Healthy Mas

Thematic: Circular Economy & Climate Change The Expert delivered an approximately 60-minute interactive session for students. Using a PowerPoint presentation and the example of a package-free store, he introduced practical ways of reducing food and packaging waste through more conscious purchasing, reuse and recycling. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer discussion in which students reflected on how everyday consumer choices can reduce environmental impacts

Thematic: Circular Economy & Climate Change The workshops were delivered to six classes over two days, 7–8 May 2026. Each approximately 60-minute session combined a short introduction with a practical upcycling activity. Students used old T-shirts, drawing templates and creative materials to transform unwanted clothing into personalised items. The activity enabled students to experience circular-economy principles directly by treating an existing product as a reusable resourc

Thematic: Growing your Own Food As part of our efforts to increase impact within the local community of Portugal, under the thematic “Growing Your Own Food”, we introduced the class of 5th grade to PLAYFOOD with a visited to Vivid Farms. Kids were separated into two groups. One group would go on a farm tour, guided by Raiza Rezende identifying on a map key elements of the farm: trees, floers, insects, and fruits. They had to draw on maps provided, developing direction and obs

Thematic - Climate Change and Circular Economy The workshop was designed as a participatory session that adapted complex environmental concepts into a family-friendly format. The session opened with a brief introduction using data sourced from the European Parliament and research-based graphics to establish a foundational understanding of climate change. This introductory phase was intended to bridge the gap between global statistics and the local realities of the participant

Thematic - Growing your own Food The third discussion panel was implemented under the project’s thematic area “Growing Our Own Food” and focused on helping children understand where food comes from, how it is produced, and the importance of agriculture in everyday life. Through an interactive treasure hunt experience hosted at the American Farm School, participants were encouraged to explore the journey of food from production to consumption while engaging directly with farmi

Thematic: Food Waste The session “Families in Action Against Food Waste” brought together parents, students, and teachers for an interactive workshop focused on reducing food waste in everyday life. The event began with a brief introduction to the PLAYFOOD project and its objectives, followed by an overview of food waste in Europe and Portugal. Participants explored the environmental, social, and economic impacts of food waste and received practical guidance on simple actions

Thematic - Food Waste The second PLAYFOOD discussion panel in Greece focused on food waste reduction and introduced composting as a simple, practical solution for turning organic waste into a valuable resource . Hosted at the 3rd Public Primary School of Naoussa, the session engaged primary school children and teachers in exploring how everyday actions can contribute to protecting the environment and supporting circular food systems. Through demonstrations and hands-on activi

Thematic: Growing Your Own Food As part of the PLAYFOOD thematic focus on “Growing Your Own Food” (GYOF), a community session was organised at EB Casével School in Portugal, bringing together families, teachers, and the project team to reflect on how food production connects to both human wellbeing and planetary health. The session created a welcoming space for dialogue, encouraging participants to share experiences and explore the value of growing food at home and in school

Thematic - Climate Change and Circular Economy The first PLAYFOOD discussion panel in Greece brought together primary school children, parents, and teachers at the Municipal Library of Naoussa to explore how everyday food choices influence both personal health and the environment . Through a highly interactive and participatory format, families reflected on the importance of building healthy habits together, learning how balanced nutrition, responsible food management, and su

Thematic: Growing Your Own Food As part of the PLAYFOOD activities on “Growing Your Own Food”, primary school children visited Vivid Farms in Portugal for a hands-on learning experience in nature. Guided by the facilitators Raiza Rezende, Rodrigo Borralho e Ana Carvalho, the session introduced children to the basics of food production and regenerative agriculture, during a farm visit and a planting activity. Children first worked in the greenhouse where they planted seedlin

Open Community Day The PLAYFOOD project officially began in Portugal with a community kick-off event held at Vivid Farms in September 2025. The gathering brought together teachers, families, and children involved in the project, creating an inspiring moment to introduce PLAYFOOD as well as RHEA as the Portuguese coordinating team alongside EB Casével School and Vivid Farms, strengthening connections between the school community and local partners. Participants joined a guided