Seeds that travel, roots that remain
Last week we bid farewell to our group of European volunteers after two months of living together, learning, and working side by side in the region. These have been intense weeks in which people from different corners of …
Workshop on Seed Improvement and Germination in Almócita
On October 18, 2025, we were in Almócita to lead an in-person workshop on seed improvement and germination for use in fruit and vegetable production. It was a training session in which we delved into the processes that activate, strengthen, and optimize the potential of seeds before planting.
Semillistas, among the entities selected in the Fundación Unicaja social and environmental call for proposals
We are delighted to announce that we are one of the projects selected in the new Fundación Unicaja Environment call for proposals, which will promote projects that work for social inclusion and the protection of biodiversity, demonstrating that collaboration between entities can have a real impact on our communities and the natural environment.
Workshop on direct acorn sowing methodology in Armilla
On October 4, 2025, we had the opportunity to share a face-to-face workshop in Armilla on direct acorn sowing methodology applied to reforestation. It was a space for collective learning in which we delved into the scientific and technical foundations that underpin our field interventions.
Sowing the future in community: two days of action in February
At Semillistas, we are having a particularly busy February. Here we tell you about two days that perfectly reflect the spirit of our project: collective work, shared learning, and commitment to the regeneration of the land.
On Tuesday, February 10, we met in Bayacas for a new session of…
CES 2026 program kicks off at Semillistas
A week ago, we welcomed our new group of European volunteers from the CES program. There are ten young people from different parts of Spain and other European countries who will be with us for two months, sharing learning, living together, and working on the regeneration of our mountains.
This first week has been dedicated to…
Ode to the seed-sowing team
Hi, I’m the one writing these lines. Today, from my comfortable desk at home, with the heating on, I had to sort through a bunch of Semillistas photos. Among them are many of our unstoppable…
Exploring priming: getting closer to the perfect sprout
At Semillistas, we are increasingly delving into priming treatments, techniques that allow us to prepare seeds to germinate more efficiently. We are currently working with seeds that exhibit physiological dormancy, meaning they need…
Conversation with Semillistas – Renaturem: The role of planting and direct seeding in Mediterranean forest restoration
In this new episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Emilio Laguna and Jordi Cortina, as part of the Renaturem project. Together, we addressed a key issue for ecological restoration…
Innovating from the laboratory: new temperature-controlled chambers
At Semillistas, we love experimenting and continuing to improve our tools for eco-social restoration. Today we want to share one of those advances that make us proud: the evolution of our…