OCTOBER 18 - SERRA DA ARGA
We will combine the already well-known field trips, where we will identify the species of the spontaneous flora of Serra da Arga, with a more artistic botanical aspect in the design of a herbarium, designed and bound by each of the participants.
11:00 Meeting at the Senhora D'Arga camp in Arga de Baixo - Caminha
11:30 Wild Plants Walk
1:30 pm Shared Lunch - Everyone brings their own and we share it among everyone.
15:00 - 19:00 Set up your Herbarium:
Observation of species collected through meditative drawing
Description of plant morphology and characteristics of each species
Botanical Press
Manual binding of the drawings and collected specimens
Snack, Tea and Materials included.
Investment: 10 euros paid on the day.
+ Info: 916283503 or bloomsativum@gmail.com
The "Senhora D'Arga" Project is a space developed by artist Luisa Manso. It is dedicated to local development, organizing rural tourism activities and diverse workshops, such as the restoration of looms in Serra da Arga, Sensory Experiences, and Mountain Exploration Trails, among others.
http://marialllmanso.wix.com/senhora-de-arga
HERBALISM COURSE - CHINARTE
On August 29th we guided a group of students
from Chinarte through the world of Portuguese spontaneous flora.
During the morning we will travel through marshes, forests and paths where
we can identify different types of ecosystems
and plant communities.
We reserve a space to develop rapprochement rituals
with flora through the integration of flavors and concepts
intrinsic to the five elements, so widely addressed by Traditional Chinese Medicine.
During the afternoon we continued with the preparation of herbal extracts
such as infusions, tinctures and medicated oils.
AUGUST 31 - ETHNOBOTANY WALK IN ARGA DE BAIXO
During Sunday afternoon the heat was intense at the top of Serra da Arga.
We formed a lively group at Horácio's Taberna,
we left later because the heat had subsided and in the shade of a willow
the names began to take on chlorophyll contours.
Once again, the sharing of information took place in a very fluid manner, with attendees who stood out for their simplicity and abundance of knowledge.
We had the opportunity to observe a torrid August with vegetation
thin and specific species of the dry season but we were also able
see how the influx of water and shadow completely modify
ecosystems and flora behavior.
31 de MAIO
PASSEIO PLANTAS SILVESTRES
Casa da Ínsua, Caminha