This youth exchange was a follow-up to the previous two “Go Green Go Gardening'' youth exchanges we hosted at Catfarm in 2019 and 2020. It was inspired by the input of several participants who wanted to experience a deeper correlation between the practice of permaculture and its link with one being grounded and connected with the Earth as a purpose for this gardening/agriculture practice. Hence, this project focused on combining gardening and mindfulness practices to inspire future generations to lead a healthy lifestyle while being more conscious about the environment. In other words, we wanted to help young people be more connected with nature and themselves. The Go Grounding Youth Exchange had a smooth blend between Mindfulness and Gardening, and participants were led through a journey of self-discovery and understanding of how these two topics were linked to each other. Mindfulness was referred to as the state of being conscious and aware, being in tune with the present moment, and awareness of one's present emotional and physical state. We all tended to ruminate and have thoughts going in every direction constantly, and so we were oftentimes either in the past or the future in our minds. Gardening was used as a tool to develop this by, for example, being aware of how the soil felt below our feet, how our breath felt, and how the plants smelled. This all connected us to our senses, therefore, bringing us back into the present moment and allowing us to feel the connection between body, mind, and the environment. In the Youth Exchange, we explored ways to bring intentionality and presence into gardening, which actively increased the aptitude for mindfulness and overall well-being. Another example was weeding, which was also used as a mindfulness and stress-relieving practice if we used it as a physical and visual metaphor for deliberately removing whatever stressors we were experiencing. This youth exchange was all about learning by doing. We went back to the roots, to where it all started, to the ground. Thus, with permaculture, we explored the soil aspect and learned how to make garden beds to start planting seeds and grow our own food as well as learning how to build natural fences. Through mindfulness practices, we explored what it meant to be grounded and connected to oneself and the environment. Participants learned about many environment-friendly solutions to climate change problems. Additionally, we opened dialogue and encouraged debate to enhance critical thinking for participants to form their own opinion around the topic and make their own conclusions. Furthermore, we wanted to present the participants with alternative ways of living their lives while being inspired by the space where the project took place, the Catfarm Community. Participants also had the opportunity to learn about community values of sustainability and cooperation. Mixed with the “Cats”, the international volunteers, a safe and harmonious environment was created, leaving room for learning and creativity within an emphatic and supportive group. The project had the following specific objectives: Raise awareness about climate change, gardening, health and empower youngsters to develop critical thinking around this topic; Educate participants with mindfulness and grounding tools to foster connection with oneself, with others and with nature; Immersion in an experimental way of life within an eco-place that offers creative solutions to current challenges; Promote social inclusion by sharing food cultures, exchange international perspectives, develop an intercultural competence, understanding different cultures and appreciate diversity; Raise their intercultural awareness, inclusiveness and their cultural heritage in the meeting between participants, hosts, animators and volunteers residing at Catfarm; Foster communication of youth and stakeholders; Strengthen cooperation and inspire future projects between the partner organisation and enhance international dimension of their work; Develop the sense of initiative and entrepreneurship and increase the social and civic engagement of young people as eco-responsible citizens of Europe while becoming more active in their communities; Raise awareness on the practices of policies and systems in matters of non-formal education of youth in the European Union;