Become an agent of change in ecological regeneration.
The Ecosystem Regeneration Camp (ERC) is a week-long ecosystem restoration training course of hands-on learning and engagement. Participants from around the world come together in a community setting to develop their skills as regeneration agents as they learn how to enable and support ecosystem recovery.
Each day includes lectures and practical sessions in the morning, followed by afternoons in the field to apply the knowledge acquired and new skills. There is also a long-term practical project that participants develop in collaboration during the week.
Ecosystem Regeneration Camps are held several times a year at Quinta Vale da Lama, near Lagos, Portugal.
This program is operated and funded by the Mud Valley Institute, a non-profit partner of Novas Descobertas Association, and facilitated by OrlaDesign. By clicking on the link above, you will be redirected to the Mud Valley Institute website to get all the details of the program and register.
Why take part?
Learn methods of ecosystem regeneration
Reinforce learning with practical training
A practical project produces tangible results
Participate in a network of learning, support and action
Program topics
Various topics will be presented to nurture participants' knowledge
Regenerative agroforestry
Alley cropping and food sovereignty
Syntropic agroforestry and ecological succession
Pastures and forage trees
Healthy soils and indigenous microorganisms
Regeneration of semi-arid ecosystems
Ready to find out more?
This program is operated and funded by Mud Valley Institute, a non-profit partner of Novas Descobertas Association, and facilitated by OrlaDesign. You will be redirected to the Mud Valley Institute website to see all the program details and register when you click on the link below.
Quinta Vale da Lama
Living and learning closer to nature
Quinta Vale da Lama is a 43-hectare farm with an organic vegetable garden that applies regenerative agriculture and ecosystem recovery methodologies to improve soil quality, water availability, biodiversity and local livelihoods.
It is also an active member of the Ecosystem Restoration Communities, a group of 60 global centers that develop various restoration initiatives, rehabilitating degraded lands to create flourishing ecosystems.
Quinta Vale da Lama is located in the southwest of Portugal, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of the western Algarve.
A training initiative in ecosystem regeneration in collaboration with these partners:
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