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Walk Brasília's living agroforest gallery

Walk Brasília's living agroforest gallery Cultiva Lab turns about 6,200 m² between SESI Lab and the Biblioteca Nacional into an open-air agroecology laboratory. Roughly 90 species from four Brazilian biomes (Cerrado, Amazônia, Mata Atlântica, Caatinga) grow together to answer one question in public: can you restore an ecosystem and produce food on the same piece of ground? What you can do - Walk the Cultiva Lab gallery and read its four growth phases as they unfold: pioneer species and first harvests, then ecological succession, vegetation layering, and a mature canopy - Look for the short-cycle food crops planted between the large trees (corn, squash, cassava, vegetables, medicinal herbs) and for the sensors that track soil and climate - Follow the pedagogical trails and mediated activities on soil regeneration, biodiversity, food security, and the relationship between city and nature - Trace circular economy in practice on site: water, nutrient, and material flows are routed back through the system to cut waste How it works The technical design came from IPOEMA (Instituto de Permacultura), structured by forest engineer Cláudio Jacintho, and was approved by IPHAN and the urban-planning bodies. The plot sits inside the GDF Adote uma Praça programme and feeds SESI Lab STEAM and CTSA education. Entry follows museum ticketing, including free first-Sunday admission (Visite). Over five years the project plans residencies for 50 artists and 50 researchers working on soil regeneration, carbon capture, and agroforestry systems. Why it matters The numbers are stated honestly. About 3 to 5 tonnes of food in the first two years go to ten social institutions in the Distrito Federal, and the system is expected to capture roughly 10 tonnes of CO2e a year against the some 700 tonnes the museum's own activity generates. Cultiva Lab is not sold as an offset: it is a measured public experiment showing that food, forest, and culture can share the same ground in the middle of a capital.
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Meet Cerrado growers at Alimenta in Brasilia

Meet Cerrado growers at Alimenta in Brasilia Palco Territórios brings field stories to the city: coffee from the highlands, red fruits, and grills that celebrate Brazilian regions. You hear how origin shapes flavour and livelihood. What you can do in Brasilia - Follow Palco Territórios programming 5 to 7 November 2026 inside the fair (news on Palco Territórios) - Join Jornada Turismo Gastronômico - Sabores que Alimentam Negócios with Clayton Barrosa on 5 November, 16:00 to 19:00, Arena Made in Quadrado - Listen for debates on specialty coffee, consumer trust, and how producers reach urban tables How to join Enter Alimenta Sebrae at Parque da Cidade after registration on alimentasebrae.com.br. Stage times are listed per activity; many seats are Gratuito. Why it matters in Brasilia Capital diners often meet ingredients only on a plate. Hearing a grower describe soil, harvest, and fair pay reconnects city kitchens to the Cerrado and to partner regions. That thread supports markets that keep family farms in business. Find more community projects in Brasilia. Good to know - Is Palco Territórios only about meat? The stage mixes coffee, berries, tourism, and regional grills across the three days. - Where is Clayton Barrosa's farm? He produces specialty coffee in Alto Caparaó, Minas Gerais; the fair session happens in Brasilia. - Do I need a business to attend? Talks target food entrepreneurs, but the organiser opens registration to the general public.
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Taste Cerrado food at Alimenta in Brasilia

Taste Cerrado food at Alimenta in Brasilia Chefs turn Cerrado fruits, roots, and grains into live plates at the free Alimenta Sebrae fair in Parque da Cidade. You watch technique up close and leave with ideas for local ingredients at home. What you can do in Brasilia - Book a seat for A Força do Cerrado na Alta Gastronomia with Bárbara Frazão on 5 November 2026, 15:00 to 16:30, Cozinha Show Panteão (Alimenta programme) - Stay for A Autêntica Tachada Cerratense with Julia Almeida the same evening, 18:30 to 20:00, Cozinha Show Panteão - Catch Paella do Cerrado: O Bioma na Alta Gastronomia with Leninha Camargo on 6 November, 15:00 to 16:30, Cozinha Show Panteão - Walk the fair between sessions and meet producers linked to the Palco Territórios talks on coffee, berries, and regional food How to join Alimenta Sebrae runs 5, 6, and 7 November 2026 at Pavilhão de Exposições do Parque da Cidade. The site lists sessions as Gratuito; register on alimentasebrae.com.br so you secure a place when capacity is limited. Why it matters in Brasilia The Cerrado is Brazil's tropical savanna on your doorstep: pequi, baru, and native greens that rarely star on a weekday menu. A public kitchen demo turns those flavours into skills you can repeat with neighbours and local markets. Find more community projects in Brasilia. Good to know - Is Alimenta Sebrae free? The official site marks listed Cozinha Show seats as Gratuito; still sign up when registration is open. - Where is the pavilion? Pavilhão de Exposições do Parque da Cidade, Brasília, Distrito Federal. - Can I attend more than one Cerrado kitchen? Yes. Each session has its own time slot in the programme; plan travel inside the fair grounds.
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Try plant-based cooking at Alimenta Brasilia

Try plant-based cooking at Alimenta Brasilia A live Cozinha Show session explores high-level vegetarian plates without animal ingredients. You see how a chef builds flavour with vegetables, grains, and careful technique. What you can do in Brasilia - Reserve O Futuro no Prato: Alta Gastronomia Vegetariana with Nana Barreto on 7 November 2026, 12:00 to 13:30, Cozinha Show Panteão (Alimenta programme) - Compare notes with other fair visitors who run cafés, school canteens, or home kitchens - Pair the demo with Palco Territórios talks on beans, grains, and regional produce earlier in the weekend How to join The fair opens 5 to 7 November 2026 at Parque da Cidade. Listed kitchen seats show Gratuito on the organiser site. Create an account on alimentasebrae.com.br and pick the session in the programme. Why it matters in Brasilia Plant-forward cooking is not a fad label here: it is a way to stretch local produce, welcome more diners, and keep meals joyful. Watching a chef plate vegetarian food in public makes the steps feel doable on a Tuesday night. Find more community projects in Brasilia. Good to know - Do I need restaurant experience? The session is open to the registered public; the organiser sets capacity per activity. - Is the kitchen demo only on 7 November? Nana Barreto's listed slot is 7 November 12:00 to 13:30; other days host different Cozinha Show themes. - Are ingredients from the Cerrado? The vegetarian session focuses on technique; pair it with Cerrado kitchen demos on other days for native flavours.
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Learn inclusive baking at Alimenta in Brasilia

Learn inclusive baking at Alimenta in Brasilia Science meets the pastry table in a Cozinha Show class that welcomes different diets and abilities. You leave understanding why recipes work, not only how they look on a reel. What you can do in Brasilia - Join Confeitaria Inclusiva: Ciência e Sabor with Julia Postigo on 7 November 2026, 10:00 to 11:30, Cozinha Show Catedral (Alimenta programme) - On the same morning, catch Como Comunicar, Incluir e Conectar Pessoas with Breno Oliveira, 10:00 to 11:00, Palco Consumo, on welcoming deaf guests in food service - Note ingredient swaps and kitchen setup ideas you can try with a local school or community café How to join Alimenta Sebrae is free to enter when the site lists Gratuito, but activities can cap seats. Sign up at alimentasebrae.com.br for the baking lab and any talk you want. Why it matters in Brasilia A cake that more people can enjoy is mutual aid in sugar and flour: clearer labels, patient service, and recipes that do not rely on one perfect customer. Pairing a hands-on lab with an inclusion talk shows both craft and care. Find more community projects in Brasilia. Good to know - Are the baking class and inclusion talk at the same time? They overlap on 7 November morning; pick one or plan to enter the talk after the lab if schedules allow. - Is equipment provided? Cozinha Show sessions are demonstration format; the organiser describes what the audience can expect on the activity page. - Do I need a CPF to register? The fair registration form accepts CPF or passport for foreign visitors, per the organiser signup flow.
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Join a community garden in Brasilia

Join a community garden in Brasilia In Brasilia, neighbours can look for urban gardens and community plots through the municipal portal and partner listings linked below. What you can do in Brasilia - Open the Programme page Brasilia and search for horta or agricultura urbana - Use the city portal if you need the latest secretariat contact - Ask on site how to volunteer on watering or harvest days How to join Hours and addresses vary by garden. The linked page does not always list every plot: call or message the secretariat if you need a map for your district. When & where Approximate location: city centre of Brasilia. Recurring: check the organiser page for current garden hours and open days. Why it matters in Brasilia A shared plot in Brasilia turns a sidewalk corner into shade, salad greens, and a place to meet the people who grow food next door. Good to know - Is this page only national? Some links point to federal or state hubs. Use the city portal for local names. - Can I start a new plot? Many cities run registration for new community gardens. Ask the agriculture or environment office. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Programme page Brasilia. Organiser: Coordenadoria de Agricultura, Prefeitura de São Paulo. Details checked: 2026-10-10.
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Walk the Cultiva Lab agroforest

Walk the Cultiva Lab agroforest An open-air agroecology laboratory of about 6,200 m² between SESI Lab and the Biblioteca Nacional, planted with roughly 90 species from the Cerrado, Amazônia, Mata Atlântica, and Caatinga, and designed to regenerate soil while it produces food. How it works Enter with a SESI Lab ticket or on the free first Sunday of the month. Walk the pedagogical trails, find the short-cycle food crops growing between the trees and the monitoring sensors that follow soil and climate cycles, and check exposições for the mediated activities matched to the current growth phase. When & where - Setor Cultural Sul, Bloco A, Asa Sul, Brasília-DF, CEP 70070-150 (beside Rodoviária do Plano Piloto) - Outdoor gallery between SESI Lab and Biblioteca Nacional (approximate pin for the garden edge) - Recurring: Tue–Fri 9h–18h (entry until 17h); Sat, Sun, holidays 10h–19h (entry until 18h). Free first Sunday of the month. Confirm on Visite. Why it matters The harvest goes to ten social institutions in the DF, and the carbon and soil measurements are published as research rather than sold as an offset. Regeneration becomes something you can check on during a walk downtown. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: SESI Lab: Exposições / Cultiva Lab · Visite.
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Bring a class into the Cultiva Lab agroforest

Bring a class into the Cultiva Lab agroforest Schools and social institutions can schedule a visit that uses the living agroecology system as the classroom: ecological succession, soil regeneration, biodiversity, food security, and the relationship between city and nature. How it works Declare interest through the educational-visit pathway on Visite; the education team confirms according to open slots. Visits currently run in a self-guided format with reception and orientation, and free transport is offered to public schools and nonprofit institutions in the DF subject to date availability. At launch, organisers described scheduled student groups joining harvests and species workshops as the system matures. When & where - Setor Cultural Sul, Bloco A, Asa Sul, Brasília-DF, CEP 70070-150 (Cultiva Lab is the outdoor area toward the Biblioteca Nacional) - Recurring: by appointment within museum opening hours - Transport support for DF public schools and nonprofits depends on availability Why it matters Students who plant, measure, and harvest in the middle of the capital learn that a city can help feed and repair itself, not only consume. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: SESI Lab: Visite (visitas educativas) · Exposições / Cultiva Lab. Student harvest detail fact-checked against launch coverage: CNI.
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