Course Content
Module 1: System Thinking
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Learning Objectives
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Unit 1: What is system thinking and how does it relate to urban gardening
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Unit 2: Our garden is a system and is part of a system
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Unit 3: Causal loop diagram – practical example
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Take Home
Further Readings
References
Module 2: Basics of Ecology and Soils
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Unit 1: Short Theoretical Input
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Unit 2: Soil Enhancement techniques
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Unit 3: Creating your own enhancement technique
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Unit 4: Power of Transformation
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Unit 5: Setting Citizen Science
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References
Module 3: Urban Gardening set up
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Learning Objectives
Unit 1: Introduction to Urban Gardens
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Unit 2: Evaluating possible procedures
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Unit 3: Evaluating possible practices in your area
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Unit 4: Stakeholders and resources
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References
Module 4: Urban Gardening | Maintenance
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Learning Objectives
Unit 1: Involvement strategies
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Unit 2: Keeping the communal spirit and engaging young people
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Unit 3: Organising urban gardens events
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Unit 4: Outreach plan
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References
Trainers (EN)

Welcome to Module 2: Basics of Ecology and Soils

This module focuses on:

  • Τhe different properties of soil, it’s relationship with urban life and ecology.
  • Soil enhancing techniques and what to consider if you want to enhance the soil in your garden.
  • What is the living lab movement and how this can extend to soil in urban agriculture.
  • The notion of citizen science, setting the right goals for your garden and monitoring its impact.
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