Description of organisation

Kudlibabka z.s. is non-profit association. It was established in 2019 on the iniciative of young families in Blansko and Boskovice. We are friendly group of young parents. Many of us have an intercultural experience, have lived and studied abroad or participated international projects. All of us love to spend time in natural environment.

Our hearts beat for music, art, climbing, sports, for our families and for our forest nursery. Our nursery is called Kudlibabka and it is situated on the hill of Klepačov (part of small town Blansko), very close to woods and not far from the Moravian Karst protected landscape area. Our garden with caravan, terrace, yurt and Indian teepee lies on the plot of a family-run guest house Samsara, with which we cooperate. There is a small animal farm as well. Our office and administrative background is located in a village house close to the kindergarten. We profit also of a ceramic and pottery workroom that is part of the same house.

Main aims of our association are:
- education and training of children and youth in accordance with the ecological principles and the principles of non-violence, which is the main mission of the organisation;
- outdoor experimental learning;
- child-centred/play-based pedagogy where children learn about and manage risk, supporting their own creativity blossom and ‘scaffolded’ skills and ideas;
- nature and landscape protection;
- educating citizens to live in harmony with nature and strengthening a friendly relationship with nature;
- support for families and parenthood;
- support for community life;
- support for the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage and values, as well as the improvement of living space and the development of culture in the region;
- promoting the principles of sustainable living in the region, supporting responsible local business and healthy lifestyle;
- support for civic initiatives and active public participation in matters of public interest.

Target groups: families with children, children and youth, homeschoolers, local community.

The main activities of the association are in particular:
- organisation of educational, training and leisure activities for children and youth, including the establishment of kindergartens;
- running a regular club for children and parents inspired by forest pedagogy;
- running a project days for home schoolers;
- running summer climbing and thematically focused camps for children and youth;
- environmental education, training and awareness;
- practical protection of nature and landscape;
- arts and crafts workshops for children and adults;
- family support as the main educational institution;
- activating citizens to take part in events in the region through their work and leisure activities, initiating public debates, petitions, open letters and other tools related to municipal and regional affairs;
- participation in administrative and judicial proceedings concerning the purpose of the association;
- support and organisation of enlightenment, promotional and educational activities for the general public, development of cultural activities to fulfill the purpose of the association;
- search, activation and support of persons, activities and entities to fulfill the purpose of the association.

Kudlibabka Forest Nursery is a member of the Association of Forest Kindergartens and cooperate with several associations and schools in the region. Regularly, we organise small festivals with participation of musicians and theatre performers to support our activities. There is healthy working atmosphere and friendly relationships among teachers, parents, children and neighbours.