Centro de Educación Ambiental Caserío de Henares

About this land node

Overview

Project Vision

To promote environmental education

Project Purpose

To educate about environmental sustainability and support local ecological initiatives.

Project Title

Environmental Education Center

Political Location

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain

Ecology & biodiversity

Biodiversity context

Moderate biodiversity

Ecological corridors

Links Henares River to urban areas

Natural boundaries

Urban boundaries of Alcalá de Henares

Ecosystem unity

Mediterranean urban ecosystem

Climate & water

Climate Zones

Mediterranean

Rainfall patterns

Rainy season from October to May, drier summers

Average Rainfall

400-500 mm per year

Temperature Extremes

35°C to 0°C

Average Temperature

12-18°C

Watershed

Henares River watershed

Nearby water bodies

Near Henares River (1 km)

Land & terrain

Elevation & slope

600-620 meters, gentle slopes

Landforms

Urban plain

Soil Types

Loam soil, enriched

Soil health

Improving through organic practices

Erosion risk

Low, mitigated by vegetation

Renewable resource potential

Solar energy, organic farming

People & history

Land Acknowledgements

Honors local historical communities

Recent land history

Historically agricultural, now educational

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus

Environmental education, organic gardening

Regenerative Methodologies

Workshops, school programs

Environmental objectives

Enhance biodiversity, improve soil health

Community objectives

Educate schools, engage public

Community engagement

Public events, educational tours

Economic Model

Public funding, grants

Impact

Expressed Impact

Educated 1,000+ students, maintained 0.06 hectares

Key impact metrics

Participants educated, gardens maintained

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres

2 km from Alcalá de Henares center

Website

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centro_de_Educaci%C3%B3n_Ambiental_Caser%C3%ADo_de_Henares

Connections

Nearby