What’s On
ACTIVITIES • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS • LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Learning Experience
Permaculture Sessions with Lesley Martin
Discover how to apply permaculture principles to your life with expert guidance from Lesley Martin, whose extensive experience as an educator and grower ensures you gain practical skills and transformative insights.
Dates: February 1st / March 22nd / April 5th
Attend as many sessions as you wish! Registration required
Location: Novas Descobertas Association
Learning Experience
Ecosystem Regeneration Camp
Offered by Novas Descobertas Association
The ERC is a week-long experience of learning and hands-on training in agroforestry and ecological regeneration. 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.
Dates: 24 to 30 March 2025
Register by 10 March 2025
Location: Quinta Vale da Lama
Volunteering Program
Tuesdays of Regen
A volunteering program that helps you learn about and gain hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration. The program is offered by our partner, Mud Valley Institute, and takes place at Quinta Vale da Lama each Tuesday morning from 10am to 1pm.
Internship
Live and Learn on a Regenerative Organic Farm
Internship at Quinta Vale da Lama
Six month program where people learn with nature, study and live together doing an internship on the farm. Full Permaculture design course included.
Location: Vale da Lama, Odiáxere
Volunteering
Novas Descobertas Association
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteer your time and skills with a regenerative education-focused nonprofit which delivers trasnformative, nature-connected learning experiences to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Location: Vale da Lama, Odiáxere
Educational Program
Days on the Farm
Educational programs for schools and private groups
Customized sessions at Vale da Lama that explore specific educational topics, based on each class’s or group’s needs.
Date: By registration
Organizer: Novas Descobertas Association
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