Imagine a future where urban or rural communities thrive on local nutrient-rich, locally grown produce, cultivated from traditional, open-pollinated seeds. Seed Central is a huge part of the circular economy vision driving Sow Study Sustain, a groundbreaking initiative that’s empowering home based “super growers” and building a more sustainable nutrientContinue Reading
Ever wanted to see what Ecolearn CIC and Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning‘s SOW Study Sustain is all about? Take a look at the fabulous progress we have made as a community in East Lindsey thanks to our own money, the generous National Lottery, our super growers ( 27 new members inContinue Reading
Sow Study Sustain will positively impact food nutrition, community sharing, health, and well-being. We create circular economy based outdoor growing spaces and community areas to facilitate a net zero based appreciation and utilization of our Natural Environment. Biodiversity, rewilding and the 9R’s are central to our circular economy philosophy. WeContinue Reading
Ecolearn & Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning have finally closed the loop, creating a circular economy growing system called Sow Study Sustain that is chemical free using only open pollinated seed. In the face of the seed cartel we are building a community seedbank that will hand down natural and nutritious foodContinue Reading
While the great and the greedy are filling each boot with loot, we need to meet greet and realise that urban green mines are the gold mines we can eat. Sow, Study, Sustain however is not just about growing food; its about cultivating community resilience through a circular economy approach.Continue Reading
In an era marked by increasing health and economic challenges, communities are seeking innovative ways to foster resilience and well-being. Our Sow Study Sustain initiative offers a compelling model for achieving these goals through the simple yet powerful act of growing food. By connecting people across generations and social strata,Continue Reading
The floods on four continents serve as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of our global food system and the vulnerability of communities to climate change. By embracing regenerative agriculture and circular economies, we can create a more sustainable and equitable food system that nourishes places people and the planetContinue Reading
During my early childhood I struggled to read. Thanks to a teacher called Miss Pink and the local library I caught up and really started net zero motoring. I would cycle there and put my books in the little metal basket at the front. In truth it was one ofContinue Reading
At LOL and Ecolearn we love what we do for schools and Community groups. It’s all about spreading the Sow Study Sustain biodiversity message – getting outside in nature to move in the right circles.Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning do Grey to Green with style. Our circular economy Sow Study Sustain versionContinue Reading
Climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events like flooding pose a serious threat to our food systems. At Ecolearn, we believe that community food growing initiatives are crucial for building resilience in the face of these challenges we call it Sow Study Sustain. Climate change is noContinue Reading
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