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We are a public benefit organization from Sząbruk (Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland). We operate locally and internationally and specialize in horticulture, environmental protection, and landscape architecture. We have been cooperating with local communities for many years (we started long before the organization was officially registered in 2018). The target group of our activities are local residents of towns and villages interested in the subject of environmental protection and living in harmony with nature.
What do we do?
Our mission, values and principles
As conscious and responsible inhabitants of the Earth, we teach local communities to live in harmony with nature and consciously shape the landscape so that the next generations can enjoy its beauty.
Caring for the Earth and people, living in harmony with nature: we act in the public interest. We promote sustainable development, we oppose excessive consumerism and uncontrolled globalization. The landscape is a generally available good, we should care for it and shape it consciously.
Truth, justice, and activity across boundaries: our actions are independent, apolitical, and non-religious. We rely on proven and scientifically confirmed information. We are looking for similarities, not differences. We avoid conflicts.
Openness, tolerance, equality, and respect: we are all equal and deserve respect. We are open and tolerant. We respect other cultures, beliefs, and values. We provide equal access to the services and products we offer.
Beauty, harmony, balance, and variety: our actions aim to improve the aesthetic values of the surrounding space. We adhere to biodiversity and cultural diversity. We are against the excessive unification of space on a global scale.
Team
Ph.D Mariusz Antolak
PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION
Assistant professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn with a Ph.D. in technical sciences - architecture and urban planning (Krakow 2013). A graduate of landscape architecture (Olsztyn 2006, Warsaw 2007) and spatial management (Olsztyn 2008). Active landscape architect - author of several hundred studies in landscape architecture, spatial planning, and environmental protection. Experienced educator. In addition to working with students, he conducts workshops for primary and secondary school students, seniors, and people with disabilities. Interests: gardening, nature, traveling.
MSc. Ewa Krasińska
CHAIRMAN OF THE FOUNDATION COUNCIL
Employee of the National Heritage Institute. A graduate of landscape architecture (Olsztyn 2007) and spatial management (Olsztyn 2009). A long-time activist of non-governmental organizations, volunteer of the Academy of the Future program, and co-organizer of the National Student Festival of Cormorant Travel. Interests: sailing, mindfulness, shinrin-yoku and other forest therapies, Scandinavian children's literature.
MSc. Agnieszka Kostrubiec
FOUNDATION COUNCIL
A graduate of forestry (Warsaw University of Life Sciences), inter-faculty spatial management study (Warsaw University of Life Sciences), and postgraduate studies in real estate appraisal (UWM Olsztyn). A forester by profession and passion. Privately, she loves traveling and good cuisine.
Izabela Sowa-Dudulewicz, MA
FOUNDATION COUNCIL
Master of Philosophy by education, professionally a culture inspector in the office; has many years of experience in cooperation with non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, creative groups, and artists. Coordinates the implementation of projects in the field of artistic creation, dissemination, and protection of cultural goods, including projects under the civic budget. Member of the team reviewing the design of artistic murals in urban space. Privately, a lover of balcony plants, allotments, and bicycle gardens (and not only) traveling through the native landscape.
Nero
RECEPTIONIST
The receptionist of the Foundation (full-time). Guide to the Educational Forest Clearing "Permakultura Station" in Sząbruk (from March 2020). A graduate of the Shelter for Homeless Animals in Tomaryny. In the course of specialization in dog therapy. He is characterized by high personal culture, sensitivity, exceptionally soft fur, and a charming look. He loves people and most dogs. He doesn't like water, mud, squirrels, and cats. Hobbies: long walks in the woods, sniffing, running fast with other dogs, fighting garden pests.
Cooperation
We are looking forward to cooperating with:
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Local government units
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Schools and educational institutions
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Universities
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Non-governmental organizations
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Individuals
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Small and big businesses
Our partners:
Let's build something special together!
We are open to cooperation - we conduct a wide range of activities, from creating school gardens, through lectures, workshops, to educational campaigns. We encourage local government units, schools and educational institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations, private persons, companies and the business environment to contact us.
