Maison verte et bleue is a Brussels-based non-profit association active in Neerpede, in Anderlecht. It presents itself as a place of discovery and awareness-raising around permaculture, biodiversity, and sustainable food, with a mission to reconnect people with nature and with the rural landscape that still exists on the edge of the city. The organization works at the crossroads of environmental education, local food, and territorial stewardship. It serves families, children, schools, associations, volunteers, and groups looking for nature-based activities, educational outings, team-building days, or participatory gardening experiences. Through its activities and its presence on the territory, it aims to make Neerpede better known, better protected, and more widely valued as a living rural area within Brussels. Key Offerings Public nature activities : Seasonal activities for families and individuals that focus on biodiversity, reconnecting with nature, and hands-on learning. These include guided discoveries, creative workshops, nature observation, and outdoor experiences for children and adults. Group activities and educational formats : Tailored programs for associations, schools, and teams, including educational days, team-building “green days,” and school activities linked to nature, biodiversity, and sustainable food. Perma’Cham garden participation : A participatory, intergenerational food garden where volunteers help grow seasonal vegetables using permaculture-inspired methods. The garden also functions as a learning and experimentation space. Territory discovery and walks : Activities and tools that help visitors explore Neerpede’s landscapes, biodiversity, and local food initiatives, including treasure hunts, walks, and territorial discovery formats. Core Values Permaculture : Permaculture is central to the organization’s way of working, both in the garden and in its internal governance. The association emphasizes observing, slowing down, sharing resources fairly, and designing activities in harmony with natural cycles. Biodiversity : Protecting biodiversity is presented as essential to maintaining ecological balance and to helping people understand the living world around them. The organization uses its garden, natural sites, and activities to foster appreciation for local species and habitats. Sustainable food : Maison verte et bleue promotes sustainable food as a way to connect people to the land, support local agriculture, and make healthy, durable food practices more accessible. Care for people and community : The association stresses mutual support, inclusion, and collective learning. It aims to create welcoming communities where people can contribute, learn, and feel valued. Accessibility and fairness : It seeks to keep activities affordable and accessible, while also paying contributors fairly and supporting a sustainable organizational model. Unique Aspects Anchored in Neerpede, one of Brussels’ last major rural landscapes : The association is specifically dedicated to preserving and promoting Neerpede as a green, agricultural, and biodiverse area at the edge of the city. A territorial role beyond animation : In 2026, the organization described itself as a convergence point for Neerpede, helping connect public actors, local initiatives, residents, and partners around a shared territorial vision. Perma’Cham as a collective food garden : Its 5.5-are garden is not framed primarily as a production site, but as a shared, participatory space where harvests are distributed among volunteers and surplus can be sold affordably or redistributed. Strong partnership ecosystem : The association works with local partners and has collaborated closely with the Commune of Anderlecht, Brussels Environment, Natagora, schools, associations, and volunteers to support the territory. Educational and experiential formats : It offers playful and immersive tools such as smartphone-based treasure hunts, nature games, and seasonal workshops that combine learning with outdoor exploration.
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