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Foraging Tour - Deep in the Roots

Greater Côa Valley
Portugal
Group
Up to 10 people
Language
English, Portuguese

Foraging Tour - Deep in the Roots

What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?

The connection between people and plants has been part of what made us grow as a species, and as a society.

Nowadays, detached from Nature and ancient knowledge, we tend to trust our health and food in what pharmacies and big industries create, often ignoring what's right in our doostep, or in the nearby woods.

Thanks to Rewilding, several areas become richer in plant diversity, naturally enhancing the variety and quantity of edible, medicinal or aromatic plants and mushrooms that we can source. And if Rewilding is as much about people as it is about Nature, then going back to the practices our grandparents used to fight starvation seems logical.

In this tour, depending on the season we're in, we are going to look for edible plants and/or mushrooms, learn more about them and understand how we can switch from a chemical world into a more natural way of living. 

Program

Meet up in the chosen area, do a small walk around the surroundings and fill a basket with a variety of plants, or the camera roll with a good number of photos, finish in a calm spot to address all the species we picked in further detail and address all questions remaining.

What's Included?

A guide, personal insurance and a basket for transporting the plants. Optionally there's the option for a local picnic, eventually with at leat an infusion made of wild plants, or a plant-based dish.

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

Enhancing the connection between guests and the Natural world; Awareness towards a wilder environment, benefiting the quality of the habitat Circular Economy (if the picnic is chosen) with Wild Côa Network providers.

Greater Côa Valley - PORTUGAL
Rewilding landscape
Rewilding vision

The Greater Cõa Valley | Portugal

The return of wildlife—including Iberian wolves, Iberian ibex, red deer, and roe deer— is leading to more naturally balanced populations. Blending these natural gains with traditional local practices, heritage, and products has fostered new economic opportunities and a renewed sense of regional pride.

Seasonal Availability

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I bring a container?

You may bring a basket, or a foraging bag. Please, do not bring plastic bags or containers that don't allow airflow.

Is there a risk of picking potentially dangerous species?

Is there a risk of overuse, or exhaustion in the chosen area?

This experience involves

  • Hiking
  • Gastronomy (local)
  • Educational experience
  • Foraging

Wildlife in this landscapePlease note that the presence of wildlife doesn’t guarantee sightings — these animals live freely and may remain out of view.

Herbivores in this landscape

  • Red deer
  • Roe deer

Scavengers and other large birds in this landscape

  • Cinereous vulture
  • Griffon vulture
  • Golden eagle

Location

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Have questions? Feel free to ask!

€120.00