Co-financed by the Greater Poland Voivodeship Government
QUARTERLIES
What are the Quarterly Meetings? As the name suggests, we meet every quarter at the Palace in Winna Góra—the headquarters of the institution coordinating the Organic Work Trail—to explore the contemporary potential of the stories, values, and ideas associated with the organic work movement.
How do we do it?
We draw inspiration! We revisit the actions of figures linked to the organic work movement—let these pioneers become our modern-day role models. We reflect on ways to commemorate them, apply the strategies behind their achievements to current issues, and highlight lesser-known aspects of their biographies.
We modernize! We translate the values and ideas of the organic work movement (such as grassroots education, community-oriented action, equal opportunities, and work culture) into solutions for today’s challenges—ranging from large-scale issues to our own daily struggles.
We grow! We tap into the expertise of the Trail’s community—educators, regionalists, art historians, historians, cultural activists, social activists, entrepreneurs, and cultural institution staff—to gain new knowledge and practical skills through workshops, discussions, and shared meals. Following the example of the organic work pioneers, we share our own resources and skills with others to foster mutual growth and strive for the common good.
QUARTERLY EVENT I
Date: March 20, 2026
Target audience: Secondary school students
Topic: COOPERATION
Topic description: The practice of "organic work" relied on the cooperation of not only the wealthy and privileged—those with the resources to transform reality from the grassroots up—but also groups representing various social strata. Today, to engage in cultural, social, and professional activities while striving for a better future, we too must learn to cooperate within diverse communities comprising people with different skills, nationalities, traditions, and values. Through discussions, workshops, and lectures, we will explore the mindset of the "organic workers" who initiated associations, rallies, and educational gatherings. What were their goals and strategies? We will consider how we can draw upon these histories, what needs to change in the modern world, and what requires rethinking.