Take part in regenerating our bioregion
The Ecosystem Restoration Community of the Southwestern Algarve will present a variety of actions and events throughout November, and the first week of December, 2025 to support the regeneration of our local ecosystem. We are actively seeking volunteers to support these works and help scale our impact.
A full range of activities is planned throughout the month by the members of the Community. Participants and volunteers will help with landscape maintenance, reforestation, and waterworks building. Tours, trainings, and workshops will also be offered.
This month will be filled with a variety of ways for land stewards, agents of regeneration, and interested members of the public to get involved in ecosystem restoration!
Join us and help make a difference in the southwestern Algarve!
Why take part?
Work in nature and the soil
Discover and work with our local ecosystem
Learn about ecosystem restoration
Meet and work with fellow earth stewards
About our Ecosystem Restoration Community
We are a group of changemakers who have come together to address the ongoing challenges related to ecosystem degradation in the southwestern Algarve. Our work entails holistic, community-led restoration approaches that unite nature, culture, and economy in our bioregion of the southwestern Algarve, Portugal.
Participating Projects & Actions
This program is presented by a collaborative group of restoration projects throughout the region
Actions taking place throughout the month include volunteering to directly support ecosystem regeneration, as well as tours, training, and workshops to share knowledge and improve skills. Additional will be added on a regular basis, so check back often.
You are welcome to attend as many of these actions as you wish!
3 TO 9 NOV
Ecosystem Regeneration Camp
A 7-day residential training camp focused on agroforestry and ecological regeneration. Participants come away from this training program with more knowledge, skills, and confidence in ecosystem restoration. Ages 18+.
3, 10, 17, 24 NOV & 1 DEC
Ecosystem Regeneration Mondays
A non-residential version of the Ecosystem Regeneration Camp.
4, 12, 26 & 28 NOV
Water Storage and Retention & Forest Plantation
Quinta do Horizonte, in association with Restore Nature Foundation, will offer two water-focused sessions and two planting sessions. Each session is from 2pm-7pm, and volunteers can join as many sessions as they wish. Ages 10+.
4 & 12 Nov: Workshop on storing and keeping the water in the landscape. 30 minute theory introduction followed by on-site construction of two small check dams.
26 & 28 Nov: Planting workshop on diverse agroforestry plantations inspired by the principles of syntropic agroforestry.
Questions about the action? Email Quinta do Horizonte.
6, 14, 20, 27 NOV & 4 DEC
Agroforestry Actions
Vinha Velha will host volunteers to perform maintenance and planting actions to support reforestation efforts on the property. Specific activities will vary for each session. The activities are from 9am-1pm on each of the event days, and volunteers can join as many sessions as they wish. This event is open to all ages.
Questions about the action? Email Vinha Velha.
Corte Medronheira
Bensafrim
23 & 30 NOV
Post-Wildfire Remediation
After a devastating summer fire, the Corte Medronheira community invites you to join four Sundays of hands-on restoration and learning. Together we’ll clear burned areas, protect the soil, rebuild water-retention features, spread seeds, and plant native trees to help the landscape recover. Each session will focus on a different theme while sharing stories, meals, and practical skills for fire-resilient ecosystems. Sessions are from 9:30am – 3:30pm, and you can join at whatever time you wish. Ages 16+
Questions about the action? Email Corte Medronheira.
29 NOV
Planting Fruit Trees and Native Trees
Quinta dos Três Figos will work on opening paths and clearing vegetation, followed by planting of fruit tress and native trees, mainly cork and holm oaks, in their 16ha ecosystem regenerative area. The session is from 9:30am-3pm. This event is open to all ages.
Questions about the action? Email Quinta dos Três Figos.
19 NOV
Building a Water Retention Landscape
African Peace Village’s action will be focused on the design, mapping, and initiation of a water retention landscape on a historical farm with dry wells. The session is from 1:30pm-6:30pm, and is presented in conjunction with Erasmus+. This event is open to ages 18+.
Questions about the action? Email African Peace Village.
21 NOV
Medicinal Mediterranean Garden
Quinta do Jasmim will implement a garden featuring plants which provide natural remedies for healing. A variety of activities are planned, including site preparation, stone work, and planting a rich mix of medicinal and Mediterranean species. The session is from 9:30am – 1:00pm and is open to ages 18+. Note: This event is full.
Questions about the action? Email Quinta do Jasmim.
22 NOV
Experimental Agroforestry
Zambujeira de Fora, in association with the Restore Nature Foundation, will be planting 30 linear meters of an experimental agroforestry system, focused on the production of opuntia ficus indica (prickly pear cactus), grapes, and a variety of fruits. The session is from 1:30pm-dark. This event is open to all ages.
Questions about the action? Email Zambujeira de Fora.
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