Sowing community, growing the future
ORTI DIPINTI is a space that educates and brings people together, created as a concrete response to the need to reconnect with nature and with others in the historic center of Florence.
Orti Dipinti offers a modern and sustainable vision of the city through:
- Shared Experience: A meeting place for all generations where children, citizens, and enthusiasts gather for a walk, an aperitif, or a special event.
- Education and Research: An open-air laboratory that promotes environmental awareness through courses, workshops, and experimentation with new agricultural practices.
- Social Project: A constantly evolving hub of ideas, where inclusion and active participation are at the center of every activity.
Our journey doesn’t stop here: we are a hub of ideas with an evolving social project, aimed at making inclusion and solidarity the most precious fruits of our harvest.
An Open-Air Educational Workshop
Founded in 2013 as a research project, our garden is now a center for experiential learning and a hub for students, educators, and international visitors. Our philosophy is based on “learning by doing”: the permanent botanical garden serves as a platform for exploring topics critical to the future of the planet:
- Environmental sustainability and urban agriculture practices.
- Conscious eating and biodiversity.
- Technological innovation applied to nature.
- Shared management of common goods.
Botanical Education and Lessons: Learning from the Earth
Thanks to an extensive network of partnerships with universities, schools, and professionals, we offer customized programs that turn theory into practice:
- Botanical lessons and thematic courses to explore in depth ecology.
- Educational activities for children and students of all ages and grade levels, featuring sensory and hands-on experiences.
- Professional development for teachers, providing new nature-based teaching tools.
- Experiences for tourists and groups to discover how sustainability can be practically applied in the heart of a metropolis.
- Team building in Florence: nature and team cohesion: our eclectic approach allows us to host one-of-a-kind team-building sessions in Florence.
In this location, companies can rebuild team cohesion through immersive and rejuvenating activities, surrounded by an environment that encourages listening and active collaboration.
Tradition and Innovation: A Replicable Model
What sets us apart is the dialogue between ancient knowledge and contemporary technologies.
At Orti Dipinti, traditional farming techniques coexist with automated irrigation systems and cutting-edge solutions. This ongoing research process allows us to share best practices that can be easily replicated in other urban settings.
A Social Project in the Making Orti Dipinti is not a static entity, but a hub of ideas where inclusion and participation are at the heart of every activity. Training here is not merely the transmission of knowledge, but a collective experience capable of fostering awareness and deep connections between people and the city.
