Food & GardenBrasiliaWalk Brasília's living agroforest galleryWalk 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.agroecologyagroforestrybiodiversity +2
Food & GardenBrasiliaMeet Cerrado growers at Alimenta in BrasiliaMeet 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.growerscoffeecerrado +2
Food & GardenBrasiliaTaste Cerrado food at Alimenta in BrasiliaTaste 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.cerradocookingfair +2
