Quinta Pedagógica do Fundão

Quinta Pedagógica do Fundão is an environmental interpretation and agricultural education centre spanning two hectares in Fundão, Portugal, operated by Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Fundão. The facility is home to a variety of birds, mammals, and fish, alongside aromatic plants, medicinal herbs, fruit trees, and vegetable gardens, providing a rich natural environment for exploration. Educational programming targets schools, families, and senior groups, with activities centred on traditional farming practices, livestock care, and heritage culinary arts including bread-baking, cheese-making, and pastry preparation. A multipurpose hall supports workshops, birthday celebrations, and seasonal events. The centre's mission is to strengthen the bonds between adults and children and the natural world of agriculture, promoting intergenerational exchange and rural heritage within the local community of the Fundão region.