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

Itinerary

The Rewilding Week program aims to deepen the understanding of human–wildlife coexistence in the Central Apennines by spending 5 days in the field with the Rewilding Apennines team. Together, we’ll learn how coexistence practices are implemented across this landscape. 🐺🤝🌱 Each day will focus on a key area of rewilding in Central Apennines, mixing hands-on activities (we believe that it's through our own bodies involvement that we can deeply understand what it takes to rewild!), walks in the mountain and encounters with people who have embraced the rewilding vision of the territory. The programme is defined the week before in order to be aligned with the requirements of our field work. Throughout this journey, we will meet the real keepers of these lands — people who have embraced our philosophy and helped us shape this unique experience. We’ll explore small mountain villages, local enterprises, natural monuments, and traverse some of the most remote areas of the Central Apennines. 🏞️ *The Rewilding Weeks are carried out based on a schedule defined by the Rewilding Apennines team. Every season will be characterised by different field activities and priorities included in the experience. ＞＞ You will see an example of the programme in the pictures.

What's Included?

- Guide and organisation - Professional indemnity insurance - Nikon Prostaff 8×42 binoculars - B&B accommodation - Lunch and breakfast - Internal transfers

What to Bring

Soft duffel bag or rucksack Daypack (25+ litres) Raincover Waterproof jacket with hood Fleece jacket or similar Warm jacket Hiking trousers Technical t-shirts Hiking boots Warm hat Thin gloves Waterproof overtrousers Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) Water bottles or water bladder

Food & Stay

Accommodation is provided in Bed & Breakfasts throughout the village. You will stay in individual rooms, often within shared houses. If you're looking for a higher-end option, let us know and we'll handle it! For a couple, this will incur an additional cost of €120 per person.

Pickups and drop-offs

Pickups and drop-offs can be organized at Sulmona train station or Pratola Peligna bus station (prontobus.it). Please let us know your times of arrivala and departure so that we can coordinate with you.

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

During Rewilding Week, each day is dedicated to a hands-on rewilding activity, such as building bear-proof fences, monitoring griffon vultures, constructing salamander underpasses, and more. You will actively participate in these vital conservation actions, directly contributing to the restoration and protection of wildlife and their habitats.

Rewilding landscape

Rewilding vision

Central Apennines | Italy

The Central Apennines boast an incredible diversity of ecosystems, making them a haven for wildlife. From ancient beech forests to open hillsides and alpine grasslands, these landscapes are home to a rich variety of species.

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Seasonal Availability

This experience involves

• Hiking
• Wildlife tracking
• Gastronomy (local)
• Farm (co-existence)
• Volunteering

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

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