Learn by Doing, transform by living
We believe that the most important capacities for life are developed through experience.
FOREST SCHOOL
Living Education for children and young people
The Forest School is an educational program based on direct experience, play, exploration, and constant contact with nature. We believe children learn best when they can touch, experiment, observe, and take an active part in the processes that sustain life.
So we turn the land into a place of learning, where trails become classrooms, gardens become laboratories, and the community becomes a constant source of knowledge.
Through hands-on activities, children and young people develop capacities related to:
- Agriculture and food production
- Ecology and biodiversity
- Emotional intelligence
- Collaborative work
- Art and creativity
- Life skills and trades
- Observation and critical thinking
- A conscious relationship with the land
Our purpose is to support the growth of children and young people so they can understand, care for, and relate in the best possible way to the living systems on which their lives and future generations depend.
Would you like to learn more about the Forest School?
WORKSHOPS & LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Learning for life
La Pacha offers workshops, courses, and educational experiences for young people and adults interested in developing practical knowledge for a more conscious, healthy, and sustainable life.
Our learning spaces bring together permaculture, contemporary knowledge, traditional wisdom, and hands-on experiences that let you learn by doing.
Some of the themes we work with include:
- Permaculture design
- Regenerative agriculture
- Natural building (bioconstruction)
- Ecological technologies
- Art and crafts
- Cooking and nutrition
- Bushcraft and survival
- Ancestral and natural medicine
- Ancestral wisdom
- Food preservation
- Community living
- Regenerative leadership
- Human development
- Buen Vivir
More than passing on information, we aim to create experiences that inspire real change in how people relate to themselves, to others, and to nature.
Would you like to take part in an upcoming workshop?
VOLUNTEERING
Learning through experience
Volunteering is an invitation to become an active part of everyday life at La Pacha. We welcome people from Ecuador and abroad who want to learn while contributing to processes of territorial regeneration, education, and community building.
Volunteers take part in activities such as:
- Gardens and agroforestry systems
- Natural building
- Education and supporting activities
- Ecological conservation and restoration
- Community cooking
- Maintaining the spaces
- Organizing events and workshops
In return, they receive a complete experience that includes:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Hands-on training
- Mentorship
- Community life
- Cultural exchange
Volunteering isn’t just a way to support a project. It’s an opportunity to develop new skills, build meaningful connections, and experience more collaborative and conscious ways of living.
Would you like to volunteer at La Pacha?
Every seed planted, every piece of knowledge shared, and every experience lived is part of the same purpose: building better conditions for future generations.
We invite you to take part, to learn, and to walk alongside us.
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Get involved
Want to get involved in our organization? here are some ways you can help: