Database research record2025·Spain
Can school gardens contribute to resilient communities from a scientific and eco-social perspective in early childhood education?
Lourdes Aragón Núñez, Beatriz Erdozain Manzano
Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education
Urban Farm DB summary
Diagnostic research using a questionnaire with 45 closed-ended and 9 open-ended questions was conducted in 21 urban schools in Spain that use gardens in early childhood education. The study assessed the resilience level of school gardens across environmental, economic, social, and curriculum dimensions. Results indicate school gardens are valuable for transforming urban environments and creating resilient communities, generally showing a medium level of resilience, with weaknesses identified in environmental and social dimensions.