Rewilding in Action Experience
What you can expect
A packed week to kickstart your own rewilding journey. Explore Trees for Life’s 10,000-acre Dundreggan Estate, and see it through the eyes of our ecologist and our estate team. Speak with leading experts, get hands-on experience in our tree nursery, participate in workshops, and take guided walks to experience rewilding in action. If you are looking to actively participate in rewilding where you live, this is your opportunity to discuss your ideas and options with specialists in the field. You will leave inspired, and armed with tailored, practical advice.
Who is Rewilding in Action Experience for?
Adults wishing to learn more about rewilding, explore practical examples in the Scottish Highlands and consider starting their own rewilding project. If you are looking for something shorter and a bit more low-key, check out our Rewilding Experience.
Most of the activities are suitable for all audiences, including those with additional accessibility needs. However, some of the planned walks may include occasionally steep, pathless terrain. If you have questions about accessibility please get in touch.
Rewilding in Action Experience Dates
Sunday 6 – Friday 11 September 2026
Single occupancy room: £1350
Shared occupancy twin or double room: £2,250 (£1125pp)
Maximum 12 participants
Rewilding in Action Experience Itinerary
You will receive a finalised itinerary and kit list via email in the fortnight ahead of the residential. All meals are included and will be served in our An Nead café or as a packed lunch to take with you. Please note: activities, locations, and timings may be subject to change.
| Day One – Rewilding in Action Experience – Arrivals and introductions (2.30pm) – Introductory rewilding walk, including tree nursery tour – Settle into rooms in accommodation, and free time – Dinner – Getting to know you: why are you here? Overview of Trees for Life’s projects |
| Day Two – Rewilding in Action Experience – Breakfast (8 – 9am) – Presentations and workshops from specialist Trees for Life Project Officers – Lunch – Walk with Senior Ecologist to visit rewilding projects on Dundreggan Estate – Free time – Dinner – Film screening of Riverwoods |
| Day Three – Rewilding in Action Experience – Breakfast (8 – 9am) – Practical Tree Nursery session – take part in the hands on work which helps grow the Caledonian forest of the future – Lunch – Hill walk to explore Allt Ruadh woodland creation area – Free time – Dinner – Fire-side activity |
| Day Four – Rewilding in Action Experience – Breakfast (8 – 9am) – Hill walk with Estate Ranger, exploring the realities of deer and land management – Lunch – Discussion with Estate Manager: managing a rewilding estate – Free time – Dinner – Film screening of Why Not Scotland? |
| Day Five – Rewilding in Action Experience – Breakfast (8 – 9am) – Session with Affric Highlands – Lunch – Exploring your rewilding options: the principles of rewilding, and how you can apply them in your own life – Dinner – Evening walk with camera traps |
| Day Six – Rewilding in Action Experience – Breakfast (8 – 9am) – Check out of rooms and return keys – Concluding session: a walk and a commitment – Lunch and departures (12pm) |
Accommodation
Immerse yourself in the Caledonian forest with five nights in our accommodation, An Spiris. Stay in a double or twin en-suite room and relax in the comfortable and cosy communal space. Towels and bed linen are provided, and a boot room is available for drying outdoor gear.
Please get in touch if you would like to extend your stay (arriving sooner or staying extra nights) in An Spiris. The residentials have been scheduled to align with public bus timetables.