Bring power to the garden

Oliva, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7444-5203 (2026) Bring power to the garden. [Show/Exhibition]

Abstract/Summary

The project "Bring Power to the Garden" aims to educate and inspire young audiences about the history and significance of renewable energy. By utilizing archival materials and interactive experiences, this initiative will effectively bridge past innovations with contemporary sustainable practices. This interdisciplinary endeavour brings together historians, behavioural scientists, and the local community through Mills Archive Trust, local schools and residents,integrating historical records, digitization, 3D printing, and digital storytelling tools to vividly bring the legacy of renewable energy to life. In addition to fostering awareness, the project will contribute significantly to two of the centenary’s programmes: 1) the creation of an outdoor classroom and 2) the refurbishment of the Walled Garden in the Harris Garden. In the outdoor classroom, students and visitors will engage with the history and principles renewable energy through innovative digital immersive experiences. They will then move to the Harris Garden in a dedicated space for hands-on interactive learning, allowing participants to experience the production of renewable energy using traditional methods and modern technology. By combining educational programming with tangible enhancements to the Harris Garden, "Bring Power to the Garden" aspires to cultivate a deep understanding of renewable energy and its relevance in today’s world, inspiring the next generation to embrace sustainable practices in their lives.