The Vegan Organic Network (VON) is launching an exciting new project called the Growing Nature Academy, in partnership with Veganism in Education (VinE). The aim is to help bring planet friendly vegan organic ethics and practices into schools.
If you are an educator and would like to be involved, click here: (link to sign up form)
If you are a farm, animal sanctuary, forest garden or project and would like to be involved click here: (link to sign up form)
Why are we doing this?
- Children are our future farmers, law makers, consumers, parents and guardians.
- We believe it’s important to educate young people about the problems with our current food production system and how vegan organic (veganic) growing can address many of these problems.
- We want future farming practices to respect the natural environment, protect animals, reverse wildlife decline and use the earth’s resources fairly.
- We want to ensure we have a safe and reliable food–system for everyone, everywhere.
How will we do this?
- We will work with schools to deliver a variety of educational opportunities to teach vegan organic growing.
Aims of this project
- Establish a network of accredited educators to visit schools and provide classroom and hands-on teaching
- Develop course content for the accredited educators to use when visiting schools
- Identify vegan organic projects that will welcome school visits, e.g. gardens, farms, allotments
- Create and recommend resources on planet friendly vegan organic growing, sustainability and plant-based diets for use in subjects across the curriculum
- Form collaborative partnerships with like-minded organisations