Activities Overview (January – March)

At the beginning of the year, Vestigium continued developing its Living Lab for a Just and Regenerative Community, transforming the neighbourhoods of Vrbani and Brezovica into active spaces of learning, collaboration, and community-driven change.

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As part of the wider European network ECOLISE, and with mentorship from ZMAG, the Living Lab connects local residents, initiatives, and organisations in creating more sustainable and resilient communities.

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Community Activities and Engagement

During the first three months of the year, a variety of community-based activities were organised, focusing on sustainability, creativity, and social connection.

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Gardening Club (February & March)
The Gardening Club brought together indoor plant enthusiasts for knowledge exchange and plant sharing. Participants exchanged a variety of plants such as monstera, succulents, snake plants, African violets, and trailing plants, fostering both learning and community bonding.

In March, the programme continued with a sprouts and microgreens workshop, where participants learned how to grow nutritious food at home in a simple and sustainable way.

 

Clothing Swap Events (monthly)
Regular clothing swaps encouraged sustainable consumption habits, giving participants the opportunity to exchange clothes, reduce waste, and extend the life cycle of textiles.

 

Textile Upcycling Workshops (twice monthly)
Through hands-on workshops, participants explored creative ways to repurpose old textiles, learning practical skills while contributing to circular economy practices.

 

Supporting Local Initiatives

Through the Living Lab framework, Vestigium is also supporting the development of small local initiatives across Croatia, together with Udruga Permakultura Dalmacija.

Informal groups and organisations were incouraged to apply to this call to receive:

• Financial support of up to €4,000 per initiative

• Mentorship and educational support

• Opportunities for knowledge exchange

• Increased visibility for their work

This support empowers local ideas and helps turn them into concrete, sustainable actions within communities. The programme also includes study visits to Vestigium and Zelenica, strengthening peer learning and collaboration.

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A Space for Community-Led Change

Vestigium’s Living Lab serves as an open and inclusive space where people come together to learn, share, and actively contribute to their neighbourhoods. By connecting local actions with a broader European network, the project demonstrates how grassroots initiatives can lead to meaningful, long-term change.

This programme was co-funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Vestigium and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.