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Children experience nature up close - together potato festival planned in autumn
Reinheim - a piece of nature that grows, blooms and demands responsibility: the Zauberwald daycare forest put a new garden into operation in April - and thus started a special educational project. A protective fence was initially built together with the support of committed fathers. Since then, the children have had their own garden - for planting, pouring and amazing .
"We wanted to give the children the opportunity not only to observe nature, but to really experience-with all their senses and with a lot of responsibility," said the daycare management. For the start, the choice fell on potatoes that loosen the floor and are well suited for the beginning.
Little gardeners with big destinations
With enthusiasm, the children grabbed the shovel, put potatoes, corn and pumpkins in the ground-plants that had previously been preferred in the inner area of daycare. Even designed signs now mark what grows in which bed. The little gardeners also mastered the first challenges: potato beetles were collected together - without fear, but with great commitment.
In autumn, the first garden season is to be celebrated common potato festival Then the parents are also invited to enjoy the harvest culinary. And already the children have plans for the coming year: strawberries - preferably a lot .
Experience nature, strengthen community
Mayor Manuel Feick was enthusiastic about the project:
"It is impressive to see how much enthusiasm the children take care of their garden.
