Naturally committed!
Bio-Projects full of heart and commitment
In 2025, we once again received numerous great organic projects and each one inspired us with its commitment to nature, animals and sustainable action. The votes were cast diligently and we are delighted to present our three winning projects, which not only have creative ideas but also put their heart and soul into them.
And best of all: the next application round is already underway! You can find out how to submit your project below.
1st place: From the workbench to the cooking pot
Creative design, crafts and experiencing nature for crèche and kindergarten children
The parents’ initiative WerkstattKinder e.V. combines creative, manual work with nature and nutrition education for crèche and kindergarten children. The project includes converting the kitchen into a hands-on kitchen suitable for children, holding an organic workshop week, an overnight stay on an organic farm and planting a small organic garden. The aim is to give children practical experience with organic food and artisanal production. These resources create a safe environment for participatory cooking and learning.
What the funding is used for:
- Kitchen conversion (induction stove, child safety locks, ergonomic worktops)
- Materials and fees for workshops
- Transportation and accommodation costs
- Garden equipment
This is what it looks like on site
The video gives an insight into the creative children’s workshop and clearly shows how and where the support is used in the children’s everyday lives.
2nd place: The chickens are laughing
Chickens for a better understanding of nature
The Förderverein Bauernhoftiere bewegen Menschen e.V. runs an organic farm with animal-assisted education and offers inclusive farm tours and hands-on programs. The project-oriented program is aimed at schoolchildren with physical disabilities and is geared towards year-long visits in which chicken farming, animal welfare and feed production are exemplary. Educational content includes species-appropriate husbandry, feed production, care, motor activation and social participation. Regular, action-oriented participation promotes motor, social and cognitive skills; at the same time, awareness of animal welfare and sustainable food production is conveyed.
What the funding is used for:
- Covering running costs such as participant support and transportation
- Materials on site
- Personnel support and organizational implementation of a six-month visit program
Presentation of the sponsoring association’s chicken project
In the video, Andrea introduces the Förderverein Bauernhoftiere bewegen Menschen e.V. and shows the educational added value that the “Da lachen ja die Hühner” project offers children.
3rd place: Learn better with organic berries
From the bed to the glass: Pupils discover organic berries and sustainable nutrition
The Freie Waldorfschule Lernort Nieperfitz is located on a farm and combines school learning experiences with direct agricultural practice. The project aims to plant around 150 organic berry bushes, which will be Pupils cultivate, harvest and process into products such as jam or fruit leather. The cultivation, fertilizer and Mulching techniques Teachers receive further training in garden education to ensure the sustainability of the offer. The aim is to combine nutritional education and practical experience of nature and Pupils skills in the cultivation, processing and appreciation of organic food.
The funding enables:
- Purchase of plants, tools and soil
- Procurement of processing equipment such as Thermomix and dehydrating ovens, dehydrating films and jars
- Training courses and teaching materials.
Insights into the school community’s berry project
“We want to learn better with organic berries!”. In the video, the children of the Freie Waldorfschule Lernort Nieperfitz present the project together with their teachers.
Apply now for the new round!
Is your school project committed to greater sustainability, organic food or environmental education?
Then join our BioBegeistert sponsorship program! We support projects that make a difference with creative ideas and passion.
BioBegeistert lives through your commitment!
The best part? After we have made a pre-selection of the submitted organic projects, the best entries will go into the voting round – you and your whole institution can then vote!
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