Habitable and Edible: Revitalizing Forests Is Returning Life to Cities
Habitable and Edible: Revitalizing Forests Is Returning Life to Cities Many believe cities have little room for ecological solutions, but these ongoing initiatives prove otherwise— they are transforming urban spaces into thriving, edible, and habitable ecosystems. In cities, concrete often overshadows the green. However, as climate challenges emerge, urban areas are reimagining their relationship with nature. […]
Regenerative Connections: Eco Caminhos’ Visit to the Araçá Project — Conservation, Permaculture, and Reforestation in Brazil
On the morning of June 19, 2025, a diverse and enthusiastic group departed from Eco Caminhos, a sustainability farm known for its permaculture, agroforestry, and natural building practices, heading to RPPN Alto da Figueira, in Nova Friburgo (RJ). Excitement was high: farm workers, international volunteers, members of the Ecolibrium Association, and 12 students from Saint […]
Celebrating the Atlantic Forest and Mountain Culture in the Heart of Nova Friburgo: Agroforestry, Environmental Education, Volunteering and Adventure Sports
Is it possible to connect Agroforestry, Environmental Education, Volunteering and Adventure Sports? Read this article and find out if so! The month of May invites us to take a closer look at one of Brazil’s greatest natural treasures: the Atlantic Forest. On May 27, we celebrate National Atlantic Forest Day — more than just a […]
A New Path to Lasting Impact: Strengthening Small Regenerative Organizations
Why a New Path Is Urgently Needed In today’s increasingly self-centered and fragmented world, regenerative organizations offer a powerful response to the climate crisis, rural youth exodus, and growing social inequality. Despite macroeconomic improvements, many young adults in urban areas still face high unemployment and informal jobs, with few real opportunities for personal and professional […]
Volunteer Experience: From Banking to Building and Finance to Farming
Having left my work in the field of international development cooperation, mostly working outside and directly with and for people in conflict zones, it was a major change to spend the last four years in the financial sector. Working Inside an office or inside my home, mostly just in the company of my laptop and […]
Eucalyptus: A Powerful Ally for Regenerative Farming
Eucalyptus trees have long been debated in agroforestry, often criticized for their high water consumption and alleged negative effects on biodiversity. However, in syntropic agroforestry, a regenerative farming approach pioneered by Ernst Götsch, eucalyptus plays a crucial role in accelerating ecosystem recovery, enhancing soil fertility, and providing essential biomass. When managed correctly, eucalyptus is not […]
2024 at Eco Caminhos
As we come to the end of another year, we want to thank everyone who has been with us on this journey. This year was filled with remarkable moments and significant achievements. Here, you can check out some of the main highlights and accomplishments of Eco Caminhos throughout the year, celebrating together all that we […]
Coffee Cultivation for Forest Restoration
At Eco Caminhos, our coffee will offer more than a morning pick me up; but serve as a testament to agroforestry, an agricultural technique which combines reforestation with crop production. Guided by the principles of syntropic agriculture developed by Ernst Götsch, we are cultivating shade-grown specialty coffee that thrives in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem. […]
Apprentices Forge New Paths Towards a Greener Future
In Portuguese the word “caminho” means path or way. Here at our Eco Caminhos farm we are innovating towards more ecological ways to practice agriculture, building, tourism, and daily living. Through the apprenticeship program we support participants in forging new more sustainable paths in their personal and professional journeys. The apprenticeship program provides hands-on training […]
Exploring the Preservation and Regeneration of the Atlantic Forest While Empowering Communities
The Atlantic Forest is as beautiful as it is biodiverse, and for nature lovers it’s quite the setting for a weekend getaway, complete with hiking trails, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. However after hundreds of years of deforestation less than 10% of the original forest remains. After a group of environmental professionals spent a weekend exploring […]
