Ecosystem Regeneration Camp
Quinta Vale da Lama
4 – 10 November 2024
Located in the Southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, bordering a coastal lagoon and estuarine wetland, Ecosystem Restoration Community Quinta Vale da Lama is committed to regenerating their bioregion, creating a healthy and abundant ecosystem for all. And they are eager to share with their approach to regenerating the land with YOU!
Join them in the Algarve this Autumn for a week-long experience of learning and hands-on training in agroforestry and ecological regeneration, with a programme designed to empower you to become an agent of change in the fight against ecosystem collapse.
Each day includes morning teaching and practical sessions, where we’ll cover topics like alley cropping in agroforestry, syntropic agroforestry, wood pastures and forage banks, healthy soils and indigenous microorganisms, and regeneration techniques specific to semi-arid coastal ecosystems. Afternoons will be spent out on the farm, applying those rich new learnings and skills. There is also a course-long practical project, worked on collaboratively during the week.
Here’s the daily schedule you can look forward to at the camp…
9:00 – Morning gathering
9:30 – Topic of the day
11:00 – Break
11:30 – Practical tutorial
13:00 – Lunch
14:30 – Application of learning
18:00 – Community contributions
20:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Evening activities
The cost to attend this Autumn Ecosystem Regeneration Camp is donation based. All meals, evening activities, materials, staff training, and use of the infrastructure are included. Camp on site or stay locally – the choice is yours!
Ready to join in? Go here to for more information and to sign up, before 25 October!
This program is facilitated by Novas Descobertas Association, the educational nonprofit partner of Quinta Vale da Lama.
Discover the region
Explore the town of Lagos, the birthplace of the Age of Discoveries.
Visit the coastline of the western Algarve – perfect for sightseeing of the dramatic cliffs and scenery, as well as surfing.
Travel to nearby Silves, the former capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve, boasting a charming old town with a Moorish castle.