Become an agent of change in ecosystem restoration.
The Ecosystem Regeneration Camp (ERC) is a week-long ecosystem restoration training course of learning and hands-on 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 restoration.
Each day includes morning teaching and practical sessions followed by afternoons out in the field applying those learnings and new skills. There is also a course-long practical project which participants work on collaboratively during the week.
Ecosystem Regeneration Camps take place several times annually at Quinta Vale da Lama, near Lagos, Portugal. The next program starts on November 4, 2024.
This program is operated by Novas Descobertas Association, an educational nonprofit partner of Mud Valley Institute. We support the program by offering direct grants to defray its operating costs. Learn more about Our Work here.
Why attend?
Learn ecosystem regeneration methods
Reinforce learning with hands on training
A practical project produces tangible results
Participate in a network of learning, support, and action
Program Topics
A variety of topics are presented to nurture participants’ knowledge.
Regenerative agroforestry
Alley cropping and food sovereignty
Syntropic agroforestry and ecological succession
Wood pastures and fodder banks
Healthy soils and indiginous microorganisms
Regeneration of semi-arid landscapes
Ready to learn more?
The button below will link you to the ecosystem restoration training program information and registration at Novas Descobertas Association, our partner which operates these ERCs.
Quinta Vale da Lama
Living and Learning Closer to Nature
Quinta Vale da Lama is a 43-hectare farm, featuring an organic market garden, applying regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration methodologies to improve soil quality, water availability, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.
It is also an active member of Ecosystem Restoration Communities, a group of 60 global hubs pursuing diverse restoration initiatives rehabilitating degraded lands to create flourishing ecosystems.
Quinta Vale da Lama is located in southwestern Portugal, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of the western Algarve.
An ecosystem restoration training initiative in collaboration with these partners:
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