[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”5px||5px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Our Ecosystem Regeneration Camps (ERCs) develop participants\u2019 knowledge and skills in the areas of ecosystem restoration and regenerative agriculture. The program prepares them to be regeneration agents who can go out into the world and expand their impact. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our Ecosystem Regeneration Camps cover a variety of areas, such as regenerative agroforestry, introduction to soil sciences, dryland regeneration, and monitoring and evaluation of ecosystem regeneration activities. Some of the topics are persistent, and some vary based on the season or desired focus area. Mud Valley Foundation offers financial support to the Ecosystem Regneration Camps through grants which help cover some of its operating costs. This enables a donation-based operating model which lowers the cost of attendance for participants.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”Participants of Ecosystem Regeneration Camps are active earth stewards.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ecosystem Regeneration Camps are primarily for people with a history of committed action in advancing environmental causes, and who have the intention to use the knowledge and skills gained in the camp to increase their impact in regenerating nature and society, and act on ecosystem restoration. It\u2019s more than just about learning. It\u2019s also about then going out and \u201cpaying it forward\u201d by becoming an active ecosystem restorer and agent of change in each participant\u2019s own context.<\/p>\n Those who are new or relatively new to the ecosystem regeneration are also welcome, as training the next generation of earth stewards and restorers is an ongoing effort.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mudvalley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ERC2024Spring_1a.jpg” alt=”ERC Spring 2024″ title_text=”ERC2024Spring_1a” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”The days are filled with learning and doing.” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Most days featured morning education sessions and afternoons spent applying the techniques learned that morning. Evenings brought the participants together for dinner, entertainment, and sessions that forged close community bonds.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#EDEDED” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Day 1- Regenerative Agroforestry<\/b><\/p>\n Day 2 \u2013 Agroforestry in \u201cAlley Cropping\u201d<\/b> Day 3- Syntropic Forestgarden<\/b> Day 4- Wood Pastures and Fodder<\/b> Day 5- Healthy Soils and Indigenous Microorganisms<\/b> Day 6 \u2013 Semi-arid Regeneration<\/b><\/p>\n Day 7 \u2013 Closing <\/span><\/p>\n
The Spring 2024 edition of this popular program took place at our Quinta Vale da Lama<\/a> home over 7 days in late April, drawing 22 participants from around Portugal and Europe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
The course was organized and facilitated by our partners, Novas Descobertas Association<\/a> and ORLA Design<\/a>, and has been offered here at Quinta Vale da Lama annually since 2017. The Spring ERCs are residential, with participants camping and staying on the grounds of Novas Descobertas Association, where most of the classroom training takes place. Participants formed a tight bond with each other as they become their own integrated community over the duration of the program.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s what each day covered in the Spring 2024 course:<\/h4>\n
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