Alquimia Environmental Centre

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5

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5

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12

Years in business

An open school focused on environmental practices. A unique learning experience for working with medicinal plants & mushrooms, to positevely impact wildlife and people.

The Centre was founded in 2012 by a group of biologists and researchers during an International Cooperation Work in Latin America. 

We started early to have a clear vision of what was needed in the rural areas affected by human intervention and explotation, so we created an operative school for ...

Review Description

The Centre was founded in 2012 by a group of biologists and researchers during an International Cooperation Work in Latin America. 

We started early to have a clear vision of what was needed in the rural areas affected by human intervention and explotation, so we created an operative school for indigenous people.

Here in Portugal we are reproducing the same successfull strategies for a more conscious living and we open the doors to locals and foregneirs with the strong desire of rewriting the role of humans in the biosphere.The Centre welcomes individuals from different paths of life but with a common intention: to apply instant change to the environment and people's lives.

Our mission is to guide individuals and communities to the diverse environmental practices of herbalism and mycology with the guidance of experienced biologists and mycologists in order to gain knowledge on sustainability and innovative living solutions.

We actively host environmental boards and local meetings, we genuinely mediate in between the environment and the needs of locals. Our re-forestation programs are the major activities all year-round, while short-term projects are periodically planned accordingly to seasons.

Resident teachers are focused on presenting the many environmental and successful practices around the area, so to obtain a clear demostration of the ecological impact.




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Elisa Fusi


Alquimia Environmental Centre reviews

Lena Arvigo rating5.0

2018 at Herbal Medicine and Ecology Intern

Thinking of my volunteering period at Alquimia evokes only good memories. This was my first experience with the Environmental services and I am totally satisfied. The program is divided into two parts: a period of mentoring and learning plus a period of practical work. I really enjoyed both! I ...
Daniel Penas rating5.0

2018 at Herbal Medicine and Ecology Intern

I am very happy to review this program, because it honestly changed my life style and purpose. I participated in a month long volunteering plus courses/seminars programme and had the opportunity to deeply learn about the Mediterranean ecology and local medicinal plants. Afterward I joined the ...
David Tellinger rating5.0

2018 at Herbal Medicine and Ecology Intern

My time in Portugal has been a strong opportunity for growing. I had the chance to volunteer with Alquimia and the communities around the project and it has been perfect. I was in charge of the land for almost a month and worked with locals and other organizations in order to create a pilot program ...
Simon Hurot rating5.0

2018 at Herbal Medicine and Ecology Intern

I consider myself an introvert, but found a way out for my emotions during this experience. Alquimia is an outstanding organization and mentors are unique and well-informed. I have never been so much in touch with nature and life on earth. Biology and Mycology classes were my favorite moments of ...
Johanna Costa rating5.0

2018 at Herbal Medicine and Ecology Intern

As a volunteer I have been introduced to the Mediterranean ecosystems and have received information through workshops about soil, ecology and forest management. I am very grateful for all what I have learnt during this month. I had the chance to participate in the re-forestation project at its ...