In a careful coexistence with the local animals, fungi, and plants, we are transforming parts of an overgrown piece of land into structures that benefit every living being in the area. It is not supposed to be just another community garden, rather, it will become a place where educational nature activities can be developed by everybody young and old and where people can spend time together with - and not just in - nature.
With an area of 5000 square meters, located between the Stuttgart districts Feuerbach and Botnang, it will offer a place of peace, connection, and growth where they can learn about nature, ecological architecture, and different ways of symbiosis in a more than human world.
Historically, this place is marked by early Roman culture, showing archaeological findings and an old military road in the forest. Today, among vineyards and little huts, we share the place with deer, lizards, birds, bumblebees, a soon to be introduced bee colony, and many others. With such a rich background and potential, this place will become a flagship project for the region and its ecological development.
The work in the camp will include:
• Building an ecological fence to secure a steep slope and build homes for insects and birds
• Preparing the site for a herb garden
• Keeping and caring for very old fruit trees
• Constructing pathways and steps
• Maintaining the surrounding forest area
• Restoring a 100 year old dry wall