The Urban Gardens of La Talaverona The community centers in Las Rozas are reopening their doors to residents with a new call for applications. The City Council, through the Department of the Environment, has launched the application process for interested residents to request the use of one of these centers. ecological plots located in the La Talaverona Environmental Center.
This municipal program is part of the local strategy for sustainability and environmental education, which is committed to using the organic garden as a practical tool To promote responsible consumption, the circularity of resources, and a form of leisure linked to respect for the environment. In addition to growing vegetables, the aim is for participants to become involved in a more environmentally friendly agricultural model.
What are the Urban Gardens of La Talaverona?
The project of the urban gardens of La Talaverona, in Las RozasIt is conceived as a recreational and educational activity. It's not just about having a small plot of land to plant, but about offering residents a way to reclaim their land. traditional agricultural practices adapted to an urban environment, while reinforcing environmental awareness and community participation.
These urban gardens are presented as a alternative leisure and cultural activities linked to sustainable developmentThe idea is that people who obtain a plot of land can learn to produce food organically, reducing waste. Use water responsibly. and respecting natural cycles, all in a public space prepared for this purpose.
In total, the City Council makes available to the public 66 individual gardensEach one is designed as a self-contained module, intended so that any user can comfortably manage their own growing space without the need to install additional equipment.
Each module has manual water pump, sink and toolbox, And a usable area of ​​7,68 square meters per plot. This size is geared towards domestic and hobbyist use, sufficient for a person or a family unit to practice local organic horticulture without requiring large infrastructures.
An important part of the project is its inclusive dimension: the City Council reserves 7 gardens specifically for people with disabilitiesThis quota is intended to ensure that access to the program is more equitable and that these residents have the same opportunities to enjoy horticultural activity and its social and therapeutic benefits.
Who can apply for an urban garden in La Talaverona
The call is intended for residents registered in the municipality of Las Rozas Those wishing to access one of the urban gardens at the La Talaverona Environmental Center. The plots are granted to individuals, therefore they are not intended for companies or other private entities.
In order to participate in the process, interested parties must submit your application electronically through the City Council's Electronic Office. In-person or other registration channels are not available, meaning the entire process must be completed online within the deadlines set by the City Council.
The period enabled for submitting applications It remains open until December 31st.Anyone who does not complete the process before that date will be excluded from the call and will have to wait for a future opening of places if they wish to apply for a municipal urban garden.
The City Council emphasizes that these allotments are intended as an opportunity for residents to... begin or delve deeper into the ecological horticultureRegardless of their level of prior experience, the allocation of plots does not require specific technical knowledge, as the program itself includes mandatory training.
Mandatory organic horticulture course
One of the conditions for being able to enjoy the plot is the conducting a course in organic horticultureThis course will be organized directly by the Las Rozas City Council and is aimed at all those who are awarded an urban garden plot in La Talaverona.
Participants will have access to a maximum period of three months from the granting of the authorization To complete this training, the goal is for every user to have a basic understanding of ecological techniques, responsible water management, proper use of tools, and environmental awareness.
This training requirement is considered a key part of the proposal, as it ensures that the The management of the plots must comply with environmental criteria. and that all the gardens maintain a common line in terms of good practices, both in soil care and in coexistence between users.
Furthermore, the course allows people with no prior experience in agriculture to start growing with greater safetyreducing common errors and making it easier for them to achieve better results in their first planting and harvesting cycles.
Application process, lists and draws
Once the submission of applications has been completed within the established deadline, the Las Rozas City Council will proceed to publish a provisional list of admitted and excluded applicantsThis document will list all the people who have submitted their application, as well as any issues detected in the documentation, if any.
Following this initial publication, a period of 15 calendar days This allows interested parties to submit claims or correct any errors or missing documents. This step is crucial for those who want to ensure their application is properly registered.
Once the appeals and reviews have been resolved, the City Council will announce the final list of accepted applicationsIn this list, each applicant will receive a participation number with which they will participate in the draw for the plots, along with the indication of the day and time when it will be held.
The allocation of allotments is not done in order of receipt of applications, but rather through two separate drawsThe first is exclusively allocated to gardens reserved for people with disabilities, thus ensuring that this specific quota is assigned among those who meet this requirement.
The second draw takes place next and It includes the remaining available plots.These allotments are directed to all applicants who have been admitted to the final list. In this way, access to the allotments is distributed transparently and randomly, following a public and previously announced procedure.
Duration of authorizations and possible extensions
Those who obtain a plot in the La Talaverona Urban Gardens will receive a authorization for use with an initial validity of two yearsThe period of enjoyment begins counting from March 1, 2026, the reference date set in the municipal call for applications.
Once that time has elapsed, the City Council reserves the right to extend the authorizations for a maximum of another two yearsprovided that a new call for applications reorganizing the use of the plots has not been published. This extension is not automatic: it is subject to the municipal decision and the conditions established at any given time.
During the period of validity, users must respect the rules for using the urban gardenwhich usually include aspects such as access times, the type of materials authorized, the cleaning of common areas and respect for other gardeners and the environment of the La Talaverona Environmental Center.
The fact that the authorizations have a time limit seeks facilitate the rotation of positions and give new neighbors interested in participating an opportunity, keeping the project alive and preventing the same people from indefinitely monopolizing the available modules.
Where to find more information and how to follow the process
All information relating to the call for applications Urban Gardens of La Talaverona in Las Rozas It is accessible through the official website of the City Council, at www.lasrozas.es. The municipal portal details the required documentation, deadlines and instructions for processing the application electronically.
Through the same website, they will also be publishing the provisional and final listsas well as notices regarding claims, draw dates, and possible extensions or modifications to the program. Interested parties should check these channels frequently to avoid missing any key deadlines.
With this program, the Las Rozas City Council is strengthening its It focuses on environmental education, community participation, and organic horticulture. On a small scale, the Urban Gardens of La Talaverona are becoming established as a space to learn, cultivate and share, while promoting a more responsible consumption model and a more direct relationship between citizens and the natural environment that surrounds them.
