Weltacker

The Weltacker (Global Field) is an educational open-air space that illustrates global agriculture on a 2000 m² field, with locations in Berlin and many other places around the world. Around 45 of the world's most important crops grow here to scale, conveying the connections between agriculture, nutrition, global climate, food justice and biodiversity. The local teams offer extensive educational programmes for schools and groups. The international coordination office is based in Berlin, Germany.

Families and Kids

The Weltacker offers hands-on, experiential learning for school classes and groups, with educational programmes that highlight connections between food, agriculture and the environment. In Switzerland, the educational programmes are currently mainly offered in German and are aligned with Curriculum 21.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Topic: Botanical garden
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations, Workshops
    • Free entrance: No

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
2000m2.eu
Email
info@2000m2.eu
Address
Marienstr. 19 / 20, 10117 Berlin

FAQ

  • What is a Weltacker and what can I experience there?
    A Weltacker is a 2000 m² educational field on which around 45 of the world's most important crops grow to scale, illustrating global agriculture. Visitors can learn about topics such as climate, healthy nutrition, global food justice and biodiversity through extensive educational programmes.
  • Are there educational programmes for school classes and groups?
    Yes, the local Weltacker teams offer extensive educational programmes for schools and groups, including hands-on, experiential learning. In Switzerland, the educational programmes are currently mainly offered in German and are aligned with Curriculum 21.
  • Where are the Weltacker locations and how can I find one near me?
    There are around 30 Weltacker initiatives in ten countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, India, Ethiopia, China, Norway and the Netherlands. The website lists all Global Fields, and the coordination office can put you in touch with the Weltacker in your area.
  • Can I support the Weltacker movement?
    Yes, the movement welcomes donations and voluntary help. Donations go 100% towards the projects of the International Weltacker Coordination, helping to create new educational content, advise new initiatives, produce brochures and develop the traveling exhibition.
  • Can I set up my own Weltacker?
    Yes, the coordination office supports new initiatives in setting up their own Weltacker, offering free services such as a guide to building a Global Field, initial consultation, cultivation plans, print templates and educational modules. Financial resources or free permanent care are not provided.

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