Hiking and Reforestation Workshop in Guadarrama

Context This activity takes place in the Monte de la Jurisdicción, located within the Sierra de Guadarrama, a protected mountain area featuring Mediterranean forests of pine and oak. The site hosts the Arboreto Luis Ceballos, an environmental education and forest conservation center. The trail follows gentle natural paths through woodlands where the scent of thyme and resin fills the air, in a landscape carefully managed to preserve biodiversity and promote environmental awareness. ">">The Experience You’ll begin with an orientation at the Arboreto Luis Ceballos, where the guide will explain the goals and safety rules. Then, you’ll walk along marked trails, listening to native birdsong and feeling the texture of the ground beneath your boots. The experience concludes with a practical reforestation workshop: you’ll plant native trees using provided materials. Each tree will receive a personalized plaque and GPS coordinates so you can track its growth over time. ">For Whom This activity is ideal for families with children over 6 years old, school groups, and individuals interested in environmental conservation. It requires a low to moderate fitness level, suitable for hiking on natural terrain. Not recommended for children under 6 or people with limited mobility unless adapted for accessibility. ">Local Context The Sierra de Guadarrama is a mountain region with a long-standing tradition in conservation and environmental education. Local guides and educators promote sustainable forest management, and each autumn, reforestation activities are carried out to maintain ecological balance and support local biodiversity.