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

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, landing and camp life Arrive in the Rödån landscape and meet the Rewilding Sweden team and your fellow participants. We will settle into camp, introduce the place, share the intentions and purpose of the weekend and begin to understand the river, forest and rewilding work that shape this experience. The evening is about landing gently: sharing a simple outdoor meal, getting to know each other and the non-human nature also living there, listening to the landscape and preparing for the weekend ahead. Day 2 - Rewilding in practice The main day of the camp is dedicated to hands-on rewilding and place-based learning. Together, we will take part in practical rewilding work connected to restoring the river. The exact activity will depend on weather, safety, ecological priorities and what is most useful at the time. The day will also include time spent moving slowly through the forest and along the river, local stories, campcraft, shared cooking, quiet listening and sensory practices, solo time in nature, and conversations around restoration, wildness and people’s relationship with living landscapes. In the evening, we return to camp for food, fire and time to let the experience settle. Around the campfire, participants may also be joined by local storytellers, guides or others connected to the landscape and its history. Day 3 - Reflection and departure On the final morning, the group continues with restoration work, quieter sensory and listening practices, and time spent in silence with the sounds of the forest and river. Before departure, the camp closes together with time for reflection, questions and conversation around what participants are taking with them from the weekend, and how elements of the experience, from attention and outdoor practices to restoration and relationship with place, might continue into everyday life and local communities beyond the camp itself. Please note: the programme may be adapted depending on weather, safety, restoration needs and group conditions.

What's Included?

Included: - 48-hour guided Rewilding Weekend Camp experience - Hands-on rewilding activity - Guided nature immersion and place-based learning - Facilitated Nature interpretation - Shared outdoor meals during the camp - Silent Conversation - Simple communal camp kitchen and shared camp setup - Species identification - Introduction to the local landscape, river restoration and rewilding principles - Group reflection and integration sessions - Storytelling - Pre-camp practical information and packing list Not included: - Travel to and from the meeting point - Personal outdoor clothing – equipment can be provided upon request - Personal travel insurance - Extra accommodation before or after the camp - Personal snacks, medication or specialist equipment

What to Bring

- Personal outdoor clothing – equipment can be provided upon request - Personal snacks, medication or specialist equipment - Participants will receive a packing list and practical information before arrival.

Food & Stay

Gather around the fire and join us in preparing delicious meals together using locally sourced ingredients from the surrounding area. Sharing food outdoors is an important part of the experience and a wonderful way to connect with both nature and fellow participants. As evening falls, we will spend the night under the stars in tents, surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of the wild. You are welcome to bring your own camping equipment or borrow everything you need from Rewilding Sweden.

Pickups and drop-offs

Umeå City Center

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

This experience directly supports Rewilding Sweden's work to rewilding landscapes and reconnect people with nature. By joining the Rewilding Weekend Camp, guests do not only visit the landscape - they actively participate in her recovery. The weekend includes hands-on ecological restoration and learning connected to the river, forest and wider Rödån landscape. The camp also supports a wider model of regenerative and nature-positive tourism, where visitor income helps strengthen local skills, local livelihoods and long-term ecological restoration. All proceeds go back into the local economy and nature restoration. This experience helps demonstrate how travel can become a form of participation: supporting wild nature, deepening people's relationship with place, and helping participants carry rewilding knowledge into their own lives and communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

This experience involves

• Hiking
• Wildlife tracking
• Birdwatching
• Educational experience

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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