by InTrieste
A new session in an ongoing training program dedicated to urban gardening and green spaces will take place on Wednesday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. at Via Modiano 5. The event, open to the public free of charge, marks the third meeting in the second phase of the 2026 course series.
The session will feature Paolo Parmegiani, who will lead a discussion on organic olive cultivation, exploring sustainable methods and practices associated with growing olive trees in urban and peri-urban environments.
The training program is organized by the association Bioest and Orti Comuni Trieste, under the patronage of the Municipality of Trieste, and in collaboration with Legambiente, the association Il Ponte, and the Consortium of Beekeepers of the Province of Trieste.
Designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical tools, the course aims to support the development of social agriculture initiatives at the local level. Organizers say the program combines lectures with opportunities for discussion, allowing participants to engage with established experiences while developing hands-on skills.
The course is structured into four modules, each lasting two hours, for a total of eight hours of instruction. Sessions typically include one or more presentations interspersed with interactive exchanges among participants. Practical lessons will also be scheduled in agreement with attendees.
Instruction is led by experts in agriculture, botany and environmental stewardship. Participants who attend at least three modules will receive a certificate of participation.
The program is open to anyone interested in learning the basics of gardening, whether in shared urban spaces or on private balconies, as well as those interested in the broader concept of common goods.
According to Tiziana Cimolino, a naturalist with Bioest, the program continues to attract experienced speakers, including professionals who currently hold or have previously held institutional roles in the management of public green spaces.
She noted that the initiative has, over time, fostered a community of participants engaged in the exchange of ideas and best practices related to urban greenery and cultivation. Each meeting, she said, has become a forum for discussion, reflecting a growing public interest in the care and development of urban green areas.
For further information, participants may contact the organizers via email at orticomuni.trieste@gmail.com or consult the program’s online channels.
