Seeds
of
Change

Our Seeds of Change programme is designed for 6-25 year olds, offering a structured and inclusive learning environment rooted in nature-based education, practical life skills, and wellbeing activities.

Delivered through bespoke sessions, one off visits or 1-8 week learning programmes Seeds of Change aims to improve wellbeing, skills and access to healthy food through hands on growing and cooking.

Our aim is to grow confident young people connected to nature, food and community.

Students will have the opportunity to learn:

  • Growing food from seed

  • Soil health & biodiversity

  • Seasonal cooking and nutrition

  • Budgeting and meal planning

  • Safe use of tools and outdoor skills

In 2026 we have the chance to offer 600 free places so we welcome enquiries from schools, community groups, alternative provision and young people.

Person harvesting ripe and green tomatoes in a garden, wearing red gloves and a transparent watch.

Programme Opportunities

  • Gardening & Growing

    Tool handling, soil preparation, planting, seasonal growing fruit and veg, composting, harvesting, sustainable living, plant identification, and biodiversity.

  • Cooking & Nutrition

    Preparing meals from garden-grown produce, learning about healthy eating, food origins, preserving, nutrition awareness, food hygiene and kitchen safety.

  • Wellbeing & Life Skills

    Group discussion, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, responsibility roles, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy. Exploring impact of climate change and environment on wellbeing.

FAQs

  • Anyone aged 6-25 years old can access this youth led programme.

    We welcome enquiries from schools (primary, secondary, home ed groups, alternative provision), youth groups, community organisations, local authorities, as well as young people interested in outdoor learning and engagement.

  • We offer a flexible entry point to suit your setting/ young people.

    From:

    • ‍One-off visits and workshops

    • 1-8 week learning programmes

    • Holiday camps

    • Term-time group sessions

    • Youth led volunteering and leadership

    • Community events and pop ups

    We hope this programme will work to help tackle food insecurity in he local area through access to healthy food, veg boxes and community initiatives. We also have a Food Futures Festival (5th Sept 2026).

    • Improved wellbeing & confidence

    • Practical horticulture & cooking skills

    • Sustainability, biodiversity and climate awareness

    • Work-ready & leadership skills

    • Understanding of healthy eating & nutrition

    • Stronger connection to nature & community

    • Teamwork, communication; transferable and social skills

    • Community connections and social inclusion

  • The Seeds of Change Programme is funded by Rothschild Foundation . This allows us in year 1 (2026) to offer 600 free places on our sessions for young people.

  • Please get in touch with Jacqui Greenham, Programme Coordinator to find out more and plan your session.

    e: info@lindengate.org.uk
    t: 01296 622 443