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.
Programme Opportunities
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Gardening & Growing
Tool handling, soil preparation, planting, seasonal growing fruit and veg, composting, harvesting, sustainable living, plant identification, and biodiversity.
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Cooking & Nutrition
Preparing meals from garden-grown produce, learning about healthy eating, food origins, preserving, nutrition awareness, food hygiene and kitchen safety.
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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
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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).
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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
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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.
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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