Autumn/Fall Ecosystem Regeneration Camp (Portugal)
Quinta Vale da Lama
Monday 3 November – Sunday 9 November, 2025
Located in Lagos 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!
The Ecosystem Regeneration Camp is a week-long experience of learning and hands-on training in agroforestry and ecological regeneration. This program will empower you to become an agent of change in the fight against ecosystem collapse. Each day includes morning teaching and practical sessions followed by afternoons out on the farm applying those learnings and skills. There is also a course-long practical project which participants work on collaboratively during the week.
Key topics include 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.
Here’s the daily schedule you can look forward to…
09:30 – Morning gathering
10:00 – Topic of the day (theory and learning)
11:30 – Break
12:00 – Practical tutorial
13:00 – Lunch (included)
14:30 – Application of learning (work in the field)
18:00 – Community contributions
19:30 – Dinner (included)
21:00 – Evening activities
Ready to pack your bags?
The cost to attend this Spring Ecosystem Regeneration Camp is donation based. All meals, evening activities, materials, training, and use of infrastructure are included. Camp on site or stay locally – the choice is yours! Hit the button below for more information and to sign up before 24 October!
This program is presented by Mud Valley Institute, in collaboration with Quinta Vale da Lama, OrlaDesign, and Novas Descobertas Association.