Huerto CEA Caserío de Henares

About this land node

Overview

Project Vision

To promote ecological education and gardening

Project Purpose

To educate the public on ecological agriculture and support community gardening.

Project Title

Community and Educational Urban Garden

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

Regenerative agriculture, education

Regenerative Methodologies

Organic gardening, workshops

Environmental objectives

Enhance soil health, increase biodiversity

Community objectives

Educate schools, engage community

Community engagement

School programs, public events

Economic Model

Public funding, donations

Impact

Expressed Impact

Educated 500+ students, donated 200+ kg produce

Key impact metrics

Participants educated, produce donated

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres

2 km from Alcalá de Henares center

Website

https://redhuertosurbanosmadrid.wordpress.com/

Connections

Nearby