Three months of observation and learning in an ecological micro-garden in Gorée.
An island-based experiment
GOCEAN’s report dated 31 March 2026 documents an initial monitoring period from 23 December 2025 to 22 March 2026. The pilot garden is linked to One child, one tree and the preparation of educational micro-gardens suited to island and coastal conditions.
Observe, adapt and document
Exposure to wind, salt spray and heat, limited space and the varied needs of plants led to adjustments in practice. Monitoring helped improve understanding of container growing, plant care and the educational value of regular observation. Setbacks and recovery are both part of the documented learning.
Preparing to share
This initial stage informs a progressive approach: learning to grow plants, caring for them and preparing to share that experience with children, families and community mentors. The aim is to turn a documented experiment into useful resources for GOCEAN’s education programmes.
Based on GOCEAN’s monitoring, learning and strategic analysis report, dated 31 March 2026.