The “Nurturing Earth and Wellbeing” project was a youth exchange initiative designed to address critical issues like CO₂ reduction, soil conservation, climate adaptation, and the importance of reconnecting with nature for mental wellness. With a strong focus on urban agriculture, particularly community gardens, the project aimed to equip participants with the skills needed to initiate agricultural efforts in their own communities. The approach was informed by research linking the impacts of climate change to both physical and mental health challenges, as people increasingly face the psychological and ecological burdens brought on by environmental changes. This 7-month project brought together 41 participants from Latvia, Austria, Greece, Poland, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, and Romania. The exchange took place in Vienna from August 1–8, 2024 (including travel), followed by a series of local follow-up actions. Participants explored three primary areas: THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE of sustainable food systems, PRACTICAL SKILLS of urban agriculture; and EMOTIONAL-COGNITIVE of mental health practices. The project set the following objectives divided into two categories: A. ENVIRONMENT: There was a need for the development of practical skills and conceptual knowledge of carbon emissions, mono-agriculture, communal agriculture, permaculture and plant propagation. The learning outcomes include: 1. Development of practical ability to tend to and care for edible plants; 2. Knowledge of health benefits (physically, emotionally, and mentally), experiential understanding of increased health; 3. Inspiration and knowledge from study visits to various sites (such as community gardens, rooftop bee houses, so on); 4. Deep understanding of environmental impact of consumer choices; and 5. Empowerment and Practical skills to take personal action and inspire local community and to implement projects in home country. B. WELLBEING: There was a need for emotional and physical reconnection with nature, green spaces, and community building. The learnings include: 1. Deeper emotional connection with and understanding of nature; 2. Ability to experientially understand benefits of reconnecting; 3. Reconnection to communities and assisting in the building of local communities; 4. Share doubts, concerns, and hopes; 5. Improve confidence and reduce climate-anxiety. The project employed principles of Non-Formal Education, combining theoretical knowledge with experiential learning. Guided by a coordinator, facilitator, and group leaders, the project promoted active participant engagement and hands-on involvement, balancing structured learning with dynamic, participant-led activities.