By Rune Engelbreth Larsen

Step into an inspiring talk on rewilding, biodiversity, and the role of large grazers in shaping the Danish landscape.

Rune Engelbreth Larsen explores what rewilded nature really means and why wild horses and other large animals are crucial for restoring ecosystems and creating more diverse, living landscapes in Denmark.

Rune is an idea historian, author, speaker, nature photographer, and poet. He has been a member of the Danish Ethical Council and is actively engaged in the Danish Society for Nature Conservation, where he has become a strong voice in conversations about nature, ethics, biodiversity, and culture.

By Signe Schrøder

Would you like to grow a thriving kitchen garden with less effort?

In this inspiring workshop, Signe Schrøder shares her best tips for creating a healthy, living, and chemical-free vegetable garden. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, she explores how working with nature—rather than against it—can lead to stronger plants, healthier soil, and more abundant harvests.

You'll learn practical techniques for natural pest control, companion planting, and designing a resilient garden that supports both food production and local biodiversity.

Signe Schrøder is a wild garden consultant, speaker, and former chair of the Danish Association for Practical Ecology. She runs the historic organic orchard Bjerregaarden in central Zealand, Denmark, where a 450 m² kitchen garden provides her family with most of their vegetables throughout the year.

With over two decades of experience in regenerative cultivation, Signe is also the author of the popular gardening book DYRK – The Easy Kitchen Garden from Seed to Harvest.

By Aiah Noack

Discover the incredible diversity of perennial edible plants and learn how to create a productive, nature-friendly garden. In this workshop, Aiah Noack introduces a wide range of organic edible plants, including onions, cabbages, spinach, salads, edible shoots, and selected berries and fruits. Participants will enjoy tastings while exploring cultivation techniques, companion planting, and practical ways to use these plants in the kitchen. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just getting started, this workshop offers inspiration for growing food in harmony with nature.

Aiah Noack holds a degree in Horticultural Science and a PhD in Botany and Plant Physiology. For more than four decades, her work has focused on plants, nature, cultivation, and the positive impact that living plants have on human well-being. She has worked as a researcher, project manager, consultant, and entrepreneur, including founding the consultancy Team Grow-how in Denmark and a plant breeding nursery in South Africa. Today, she continues to share her extensive knowledge and passion for sustainable growing, edible landscapes, and nature-based living.

By Save the Orangutan

Red Orangutangen will take you on a journey to Borneo and share the exciting and important work of restoring and protecting Borneo’s unique peat swamp forests.

We will explore the challenges these forests are facing and how our local partners and communities are working with nature restoration and reforestation. An important part of this work is involving local communities, who actively participate in the projects and help create long-term solutions for both nature and their own communities.

Along the way, we will also dive into the incredible biodiversity found in Borneo’s forests – from rare plants and insects to orangutans, birds, and much more.

The workshop is led by Arafa Khatib, Program Manager at Save the Orangutan with over a decade of experience in natural resource management, and Jens Kjær Larsen, Communications Officer and former TV producer (DR/TV 2) specializing in emotional storytelling and audience engagement.

Together, they transform complex climate issues into relatable, action-oriented narratives. You will gain unique insights into international development and learn how local involvement creates lasting impact.

With Saul Avery

Discover how we can work with nature’s own systems to grow more abundant and resilient ecosystems. In this interactive workshop, Saul Avery introduces the principles of Syntropic Agriculture and explores how thoughtful planting in space and time can maximise photosynthesis and support regeneration.

Through playful exercises, plant “lucky dips,” and audience participation, we will explore how plants cooperate and how we can design more diverse and productive landscapes. At the end of the workshop, participants will have the chance to take seeds home and continue their own growing journey.

Saul Avery is a regenerative farmer and agroforestry practitioner based in Lejre. He co-directs the non-profit SolRa, which promotes the teachings of syntropic agriculture in a temperate climate. With a deep belief that good ideas are rooted in ecology, Saul works to inspire new ways of growing and relating to the living world.

By Jens-Otto Andersen

Join this thought-provoking talk and explore what truly defines the quality of our food. In a time of rising consumption of ultra-processed products, we pause to ask: what is real food and how do we choose it?

Through engaging insights and real-world examples, you’ll be introduced to the concepts of resilience and vitality in food, and learn how both growing methods and everyday choices shape what ends up on your plate.

The workshop is led by Jens-Otto Andersen, a farmer, agronomist, and PhD, who has spent 30 years researching food quality at the Biodynamic Research Association. His work, including a recent international study, highlights how organic and biodynamic foods can offer significantly higher resilience and vitality than conventional produce.

By Birthe Holt

Get a practical and simple intro to get started with growing your own life-giving vegetables and an introduction to the biodynamic, which is food grown in harmony with nature and the universe. Bring some soil from your garden if you're already growing and bring your burning questions.

Birthe Holt is a biodynamic gardener at Hertha Levefællesskab and provides vegetables to the community from the CSA model with the social-economic protected workshop. She has 40 years of experience as a gardener and teacher from the USA, Australia, and Denmark. Sits on the board of the Biodynamic Association.

With Anders Boisen

What does a good life look like when we choose to live with less? In this inspiring talk, Anders Boisen shares his six-year journey of building and living in a sustainable tiny house in the forest of Djursland.

Through stories of challenges, discoveries, and everyday life off-grid, Anders explores how small-scale living, resource awareness, and a closer connection to nature can create new perspectives on housing, freedom, and well-being. From harvesting rainwater and solar energy to growing food in his permaculture forest garden, he invites us to rethink what we truly need to thrive.

Anders Boisen is a tiny house builder, author, and speaker known for his work within the Danish tiny house and off-grid movement. After leaving his office job to pursue a more sustainable and independent lifestyle, he built his own tiny house primarily from recycled and sustainable materials - creating a life experiment that inspires others to imagine alternative ways of living.

By Cathrine Dolleris

Discover the principles of forest gardening and explore how we can create food systems that work with nature rather than against it.

In this talk, Cathrine will introduce the concept of forest gardens – diverse, resilient ecosystems inspired by natural forests, where food production becomes a collaboration with the living world. You will learn what a forest garden is, how to start creating one yourself, and what kinds of delicious plants you can harvest and enjoy throughout the year.

Drawing from her own experience of creating and nurturing a forest garden since 2014, Cathrine shares insights into a holistic approach to gardening, where we reconnect with natural cycles and rediscover our relationship with the land.

Cathrine teaches permaculture and mentors diploma journeys at the Nordic Permaculture Academy. She also runs a small nursery specialising in perennial plants. With a background in geography and natural resource management, she is passionate about sharing knowledge about the essential systems that support life and inspire a more regenerative future.

By Arendse Marie Gulløv

Step into the fascinating world beneath the surface and discover the hidden networks that make healthy ecosystems thrive. In this talk, you will explore the incredible role of fungi and microorganisms in the soil – from cycling nutrients and building soil structure to storing carbon, protecting plants, and helping landscapes become more resilient to drought and flooding.

By understanding the living systems beneath our feet, we can unlock new ways to restore ecosystems, address environmental challenges, and grow healthier food for the future.

The workshop is led by Arendse Marie Gulløv, an ecological farmer, environmental planner, and specialist in regenerative agriculture. Arendse has spent many years working with permaculture and regenerative farming across the Nordic countries. For four years, she taught permaculture at Vestjyllands Højskole, where she led the transformation of the school’s ten hectares into a regenerative living laboratory. Today, she runs Jordkundskab, providing consultancy and education in regenerative transition.

By Rune Engelbreth Larsen

Step into a thought-provoking talk that weaves together nature, culture, and the way we understand our place in the world.

Rune Engelbreth Larsen invites us into a reflective space where history, philosophy, and storytelling meet the living landscape around us. Drawing on his work with topics such as animism, biodiversity, and the relationship between humans and nature, he opens new perspectives on how we can reconnect with the more-than-human world.

Rune is an idea historian, author, speaker, nature photographer, and poet. He has been a member of the Danish Ethical Council and is actively engaged in the Danish Society for Nature Conservation. Through his many books and public contributions, he has become a strong voice in conversations about nature, ethics, and culture.

Join this inspiring session and explore new ways of seeing - and relating to - the world we are part of.

With Catrine Grønberg Jensen and DN

How do we create the right conditions for nature to thrive? In this talk, Catrine Grønberg Jensen shares insights from Danmarks Naturfond’s rewilding project at Skovsgaard Estate on Langeland, where natural processes are given space to shape the landscape.

Through examples from six years of restoration work, Catrine explores how natural grazing, restored hydrology, and natural vegetation development can help create richer ecosystems — by setting the right framework and then allowing nature to take the lead.

Catrine Grønberg Jensen is director and land manager at Danmarks Naturfond. She is a biologist with nearly 20 years of experience in strategic nature development, nature management, and environmental governance. Today, she works to protect and restore valuable natural areas across Denmark.

By Tim Dencker

Dive beneath the surface and discover the hidden wonders of Denmark’s underwater world. In this visual journey, ocean biologist and underwater photographer Tim Dencker takes you into the fascinating ecosystems of our coastal waters – from swaying kelp forests and giant jellyfish to tiny coral animals and the many species that call the sea home.

Although much of Denmark’s wildest nature is hidden beneath the waves, our marine ecosystems remain unknown to many. Through stunning photography and videos, Tim shares stories, encounters, and observations from his explorations of Danish waters, revealing the incredible diversity that exists from Øresund to the North Sea.

The talk focuses on both rare and common native species and invites us to see the ocean with curiosity, respect, and a renewed sense of responsibility. By discovering the magic of marine life, we can find inspiration to protect and restore our shared seas and create a wilder, richer future for the ocean.

The workshop is led by Tim Dencker, an ocean biologist and underwater photographer who has spent the past 13 years documenting marine life in Denmark and abroad. Combining his scientific background in biodiversity with visual storytelling, Tim brings the hidden stories of the sea to life through images, films, and personal experiences.

Featuring Mathilde Mei Jørgensen, Jakob Hedegaard, Grethe Saabye & Catrine Grønberg and moderated by Julie Søgaard

Denmark lacks the space to satisfy all our conflicting demands for wild nature, agriculture, green energy, and rural development. While the national “Grøn Trepart” sets a historic framework for land relocation, the toughest battles must be fought locally. Moderated by Julie Søgaard, this debate tackles real-world dilemmas at the intersection of local politics, conservation, farming, and activism.

Join our panel of frontrunners and critics—including Grethe Saabye, Chairman of the ‘Grøn Trepart’ in Lejre Municipality, local ‘Venstre’ politician and regenerative farmer Jacob Hedegaard, Managing Director of Denmarks Naturefond Catrine Grønberg Jensen, and Red-Green Alliance political activist Mathilde Mei Jørgensen—for an honest discussion on who must give up space to protect our future climate and biodiversity.

By Marie Gravesen

What makes nature truly rich and diverse? And how can we recognise when an area supports healthy ecosystems?

In this talk, Marie Gravesen explores the meaning of biodiversity and how we can identify landscapes where nature is thriving. Through examples from the Danish landscape, she will share insights into what creates good conditions for plants, animals, and the many interconnected systems that make ecosystems resilient.

The talk invites participants to look at nature with new eyes and gain a deeper understanding of how biodiversity can be supported through practical action.

The talk is led by Marie Gravesen, founder of Krat & Ko ApS, a company working with biodiversity projects through both consultancy and hands-on implementation. Marie has experience with nature restoration, grazing management, woodland work, and creating “Vild med Vilje” (wildlife-friendly) landscapes, helping transform spaces into habitats where biodiversity can flourish.

By Elisabeth Holt

What happens when you leave behind the comfort and speed of the modern world and step into a place where life is guided by nature, community, and ancestral knowledge?

This is the story of young womans journey to Vanuatu — to a small bamboo hut in the middle of the jungle. A story about meeting a group of young people searching for another way of living; learning from their ancestors, listening to the land, and rediscovering the skills and wisdom that connect us to nature.

It is a story about growing food with a machete, cooking over fire, building with what the forest provides, restoring damaged landscapes, cleaning beaches, and discovering what true self-sufficiency can look like.

But it is also a story about human connection. About love across cultures, misunderstandings and discoveries, idealism and challenges. About sickness, thousands of mosquitoes, four puppies, one cat, twenty chickens — and countless moments that changed the ways to see the world.

Through this personal story, we explore questions about regeneration, belonging, nature protection, and what we can learn when we slow down and truly listen.

A journey into the jungle became a journey back to the roots.

Elisabeth Holt is the founder of Navus Events, project leader, facilitator and storyteller. With a background from Kaospilot and more than eight years of living and working abroad, she has spent years exploring different ways of creating community and reconnecting with nature. Her journey in Vanuatu became one of the foundations for her work today, combining storytelling, nature, events and social transformation.

By Bianca Brahmer Svendsen

What happens when we look at the world through the eyes of the species we often fear, reject, or misunderstand?

In this thought-provoking talk, Bianca Brahmer Svendsen invites us to explore our relationship with nature and question the ways we define which lives are valued. Through the perspectives of so-called “problematic” species, such as wolves and wild boars, we are encouraged to see these animals not as enemies, but as living beings with families, social structures, and their own struggle for survival.

Together, we will reflect on our understanding of nature and explore how we can move beyond fear and separation towards a more connected and respectful relationship with other species.

The workshop is led by Bianca Brahmer Svendsen, founder of BiancaGenforvild and YogaGenforvild. Bianca is a nature communicator, yoga teacher, rewilding practitioner, and passionate advocate for reconnecting people with the natural world. With a background in humanities, soft activism, and embodied practices, she works at the intersection of nature connection, wellbeing, and ecological awareness.

By Anastasiya Volkova & Iryna Kazakova

This presentation is an honest conversation about turning challenges into opportunities. Through the story of Ukrainian permaculture centers, we explore how communities adapt, resist, and regenerate in the midst of war.

The talk follows the journey from destruction and uncertainty towards community-led regeneration, highlighting how permaculture becomes a tool for environmental restoration, psychological healing, and rebuilding connections. At the heart of the story is transformation: how a growing network of permaculture centers continues to evolve, welcome new initiatives, and create hope for the future.

Anastasiya Volkova is the head of the NGO Permaculture in Ukraine, a permaculture teacher, and founder of a permaculture center. She leads the organisation and represents it at international events. At home, she grows her own food and runs a kindergarten in her ecovillage. Anastasiya dreams of a future where everyone has access to organic food and where communities actively care for the environment.

Iryna Kazakova is a dedicated project coordinator who helps drive the organisation forward. She coordinates projects, represents the network internationally, and supports the community of permaculture centers, teachers, and designers across Ukraine. Iryna works towards making Ukraine a thriving hub for permaculture and regenerative practices.

By Maibrit Ahasverus

Discover the forgotten treasures of the kitchen garden and learn how to grow your own plant-based protein from heritage varieties of peas and beans.

In this workshop, Maibrit Ahasverus will share the story of old Danish pea and bean varieties, how they have been preserved and propagated, and her own experiences growing these tasty, nutritious, and beautiful crops. Once an important source of protein for Danish households, these resilient varieties hold valuable knowledge for creating diverse and climate-adapted food systems today.

Together, we will explore how to harvest, dry, and save seeds from both the kitchen garden and the wild, helping to preserve biodiversity and develop robust crops for a changing climate.

Maibrit Ahasverus is trained in horticulture and gardening from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Copenhagen. She has worked with ecological gardening, sustainable food systems, and environmental transformation throughout her career.

A passionate gardener and nature enthusiast, Maibrit has been involved with the Danish seed-saving organisation Frøsamlerne for many years. She shares her knowledge about heritage varieties, seed saving, foraging, and sustainable growing, inspiring stronger connections between people, plants, and the landscapes around us.

By Jens Hansen

Where could we bring more trees into our everyday landscapes?

In this workshop, we will explore the role of trees in the modern open landscape. Together, we will look at where trees, hedgerows, small forests, and agroforestry systems could be placed to create the greatest benefits for biodiversity, climate, food production, and the landscape as a whole.

Using maps and creative thinking, we will imagine new possibilities and explore which places are calling for more trees. Bring your 3D imagination and your most creative ideas!

Jens Hansen has worked with permaculture and perennial growing systems since obtaining his permaculture design certificate in 2014. He has developed food-producing landscapes with trees, shrubs, and grazing animals and worked as a fruit-growing consultant in Norway.

Today, Jens lives at Skovvirke, an association of six permaculture farms focused on perennial crops and regenerative farming. He is also part of Permakulturskolen, where young people learn about sustainable farming practices.

By Doughnut Economics Aarhus

What if the economy was designed to serve both people and the planet?

In this talk, Tilde Mathiasen Kornum and Bjørn Olsen introduce the principles of Doughnut Economics – a new economic framework that challenges the idea that endless growth and profit maximisation should be the main drivers of our societies.

Together, we will explore how our current economic system shapes our relationship with nature, resources, and social wellbeing, and why we need new ways of thinking if we want to create a fair and sustainable future.

The session will include an introduction to the core ideas behind Doughnut Economics, followed by space for questions, discussion, and reflection on how we can rethink the systems that shape our everyday lives.

The workshop is led by Tilde Mathiasen Kornum, author and lecturer at Business Academy Aarhus, and Bjørn Olsen, journalist, activist, and political engaged. Together, they are part of Doughnut Economics Aarhus, working to spread knowledge and dialogue around alternative economic models.

By Doughnut Economics Aarhus

Already familiar with Doughnut Economics? Then this session is for you. Moving beyond the basics, we will explore how we can design an economic system that enables a good and dignified life for everyone while staying within the limits of our planet.

There is no single answer or perfect model, but together we will explore ideas such as sufficiency, wellbeing, and what a thriving society could look like within planetary boundaries. Along the way, we will look at concrete examples of cities and organisations that are already experimenting with new approaches.

The ideas and arguments behind Doughnut Economics can easily remain abstract unless we practice using them. Therefore, part of the session will focus on how to bring these perspectives into everyday conversations – around the dinner table, at work, with family and friends, or in our local communities.

The session is led by Maja Lund, Tilde Mathiasen Kornum, and Bjørn Olsen from Doughnut Economics Aarhus, a group dedicated to inspiring citizens and decision-makers in Aarhus Municipality to explore and work with the Doughnut model.

By Christian Vollmond and Adam Jørgensen

What is the connection between Rastafari, permaculture, and today’s ecological thinking?

In this talk, historians Christian Vollmond and Adam Jørgensen explore how the Rastafari movement offers a different understanding of our relationship with the Earth, plants, animals, and each other. Emerging in Jamaica in the 1930s, Rastafari challenged traditional ideas of human dominance over nature and introduced perspectives that resonate strongly with contemporary ecological and regenerative thinking.

Through the lens of history, reggae culture, and permaculture, the talk explores how Rastafari philosophy has inspired alternative ways of living, growing, and relating to the natural world – ideas that have spread globally, not least through reggae music.

The talk takes inspiration from Adam’s plant nursery Evigt Liv, where he works with edible plants and explores a different relationship with the land rooted in Rastafari-inspired ethics.

Christian Vollmond is a high school teacher, historian, and reggae enthusiast who dedicates much of his time to sharing knowledge about reggae music and the culture surrounding it. Adam Jørgensen is a permaculture enthusiast, historian, musician, and founder of the plant nursery Evigt Liv in Jystrup, only 10 km from Hyllegaard Høje.

By Karl Henning Mikkelsen

Explore the connection between people, nature, and agriculture in this reflective workshop with biodynamic farmer Karl Henning Mikkelsen. Through stories and experiences from a life dedicated to farming, Karl Henning invites participants to explore questions of trust, responsibility, meaning, and our relationship with the living world. Together, we will reflect on how cultivating the soil can also inspire us to cultivate ourselves, our communities, and a deeper connection to nature.

Karl Henning Mikkelsen is a biodynamic farmer and chairman of the Association for Biodynamic Agriculture in Denmark. He grew up on a farm in the 1960s, where work, family, and nature were closely connected. His journey has taken him from being a carpenter and engineer to becoming an organic farmer, and in 2006 he transformed his farm into a biodynamic farm. For the past 20 years, he has worked with biodynamic agriculture while actively contributing to the movement and the communities that support it. His work is rooted in a lifelong curiosity about the relationship between humans, the earth, and society.

With Gitte Sofie Jakobsen

Discover how plants and kitchen scraps can transform old textiles into beautiful new creations. In this creative workshop, you will explore the art of natural dyeing and learn how to create unique colours and patterns using materials from nature and everyday bio-waste.

Together, we will experiment with different dye baths, techniques, and materials such as string, ice sticks, and plant-based colours to give fabric a new life. You will receive a piece of cotton fabric to dye and take home your own handmade creation, with the option to also dye a small silk scarf.

Gitte Sofie Jakobsen is a creative soul passionate about sustainable living and upcycling. She began her journey with plant dyeing by transforming stained children’s clothes using natural materials and kitchen waste. Since then, she has created a wide range of projects with plant-dyed textiles, inspiring others to give old fabrics new life through creativity and sustainable practices.

By Svamperiget

Discover the hidden world of fungi and learn how to grow your own edible mushrooms. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the life cycle of mushrooms, the fascinating role of mycelium, and how to recreate natural growing conditions in your garden, forest, or at home.

You will learn practical cultivation methods and get the chance to inoculate oyster mushrooms in a straw bag that you can take home and continue growing.

The workshop is led by Simon Nyrup & Signe Nielsen Degn, founders of Svamperiget. They run a small permaculture farm at Skovvirke near Svanholm Gods, where they have spent the past five years experimenting with mushroom cultivation – from working with mycelium in the laboratory to growing harvest-ready mushrooms on logs, straw, and garden beds.

With Sanketossen (Mette Maulitz)

Join Sanketossen on a foraging walk and discover the edible plants, berries, and wild treasures growing around us. Learn about the plants we find, their benefits, and how they can be used in everyday cooking. After the walk, we will prepare and taste small samples together using what we have gathered.

Mette Maulitz, also known as Sanketossen, has a lifelong passion for foraging and connecting people with the natural world. Growing up close to forests and the coast, she has collected wild plants, berries, and nuts since childhood. Through her foraging walks, Mette shares her curiosity, knowledge, and joy of nature, inspiring others to see the landscape around them in a new way.

By Den Bæredygtige Vej

Discover the ancient art of fermentation and learn how to transform seasonal produce into delicious, nourishing foods.

In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the basics of fermentation, discover its health benefits, and get practical experience working with organic ingredients. Learn what can be fermented, how the process works, and how to safely continue your own fermentation journey at home.

The workshop is facilitated by Lotte and Per, who run a permaculture garden where they grow fruit and vegetables according to organic-regenerative principles. With a passion for nature, good food, and sustainable living, they combine scientific knowledge with years of practical experience in fermentation, food preservation, and regenerative gardening.

By Pileforeningen

Discover the ancient craft of willow weaving and experience the joy of working with a natural material shaped by thousands of years of tradition.

In this hands-on workshop, you will get willow between your hands and learn the basics of this beautiful craft. While there is not enough time to create a full basket (which takes around two days), you will be guided in making a small willow swallow – a symbol that can carry a green and peaceful message out into the world.

Through working with the willow, you will explore its flexibility, strength, and unique qualities, while learning about techniques such as working with the material’s “belly” and “back”. The workshop offers a glimpse into the world of willow weaving and hopefully sparks a desire to continue exploring this traditional craft.

The workshop is facilitated by Lotte Frederiksen and Niels Sørensen from Pileforeningen (The Danish Willow Association). Both are experienced willow weavers and basket makers with a deep knowledge of growing and working with willow. Lotte is part of Hedepil near Roskilde, where three generations have cultivated and woven willow for more than 25 years, while Niels has many years of experience and recently established his own willow field in Kolding.

By Anna Taws

How can your kitchen scraps become nutrient-rich soil—without bad smells, large compost piles, or a huge garden?

Join this hands-on workshop to discover bokashi, a fermentation method that transforms food waste into living soil. You'll learn how bokashi works, what you need to get started, and how to use it whether you have a balcony, a backyard, or a community garden.

We'll also explore the regenerative perspective: How can nature's cycles inspire us to see resources instead of waste? And how can small everyday actions help build healthier soil, increase biodiversity, and strengthen our connection with nature?

The workshop is facilitated by Anna Taws, a regenerative facilitator, designer, and coach with a background in design, innovation, and sustainable transformation. Anna is the co-founder and chair of Regenerative Stemmer, where she creates spaces for people to reconnect with nature through dialogue, reflection, and practical action.

By Maria Wiese

How would it feel to stand stronger in yourself - with nature’s support close at hand?

In this inspiring and hands-on workshop, Maria Wiese opens the door to nature’s medicine cabinet and shares practical knowledge on how plants, herbs, and everyday ingredients can support health, wellbeing, and the body’s natural ability to heal.

Drawing from more than 10 years of experience in Peru and knowledge rooted in both Scandinavian and South American plant traditions, Maria explores simple and accessible ways to work with nature in everyday life.

The workshop touches on topics such as immunity, colds, viruses, stress, fatigue, and natural skincare - while also sharing cultural practices and practical preparation methods that can strengthen the effects of natural remedies.

A grounded and empowering workshop about reconnecting with the healing potential already surrounding us.

Maria Wiese has spent more than a decade working with plant knowledge and natural healing practices in Peru, inspired by traditions from both the Andes and the Amazon. Her work focuses on making practical plant wisdom accessible, grounded, and relevant for modern everyday life.

By Lærke Nykjær Johansen

Have you ever heard a bat? And did you know that several different bat species live in Denmark?

Join this evening walk with bat expert Lærke Nykjær Johansen as we explore the surroundings of Hyllegaard Høje in search of these fascinating nocturnal mammals. Using bat detectors, you'll be able to hear their ultrasonic echolocation calls and, with a bit of luck, spot them flying overhead. Along the way, Lærke will introduce the secret lives of bats, explain how they navigate and hunt in the dark, and answer all your questions.

Lærke Nykjær Johansen is a biologist with a degree from the University of Copenhagen, specializing in nature conservation and biodiversity. Her work has taken her around the world, from surveying hummingbirds in Ecuador to studying endemic monkeys in Zanzibar.

Today, Lærke works as an environmental consultant, helping protect endangered habitats and species in connection with major infrastructure projects, including the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link. She has a particular passion for bats and spends much of the summer surveying bat populations across Denmark, making her the perfect guide for an unforgettable evening in the world of these remarkable animals.

By David Hansen

Step into the boots of a hunter and discover nature from a new perspective.

For thousands of years, hunting has shaped our relationship with nature. Today, only a small percentage of Danes hunt, yet hunting remains a unique way of understanding wildlife, ecosystems, and our place within them. On this guided walk, we'll explore what makes good wildlife habitat, how hunters read the landscape, track animals, and work with nature rather than against it.

We'll also discuss the role of hunting in sustainable wildlife management, conservation, and biodiversity. Blending practical knowledge with personal stories, this workshop invites participants to explore a perspective that is often misunderstood. Come with curiosity and an open mind—and if you'd like to debate hunting afterwards, you're more than welcome to stay for an open discussion.

David Hansen is a hunter, certified hunting instructor, and outdoor educator with a passion for ethical hunting and meaningful nature experiences. Guided by the values of professionalism, integrity, and connection, he teaches both hunting and outdoor skills with a strong focus on understanding nature.

By Maja Kielberg

Step into the fascinating world of wool and rediscover the ancient craft of turning raw fibres into yarn.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to spin wool using a drop spindle, a simple and portable tool that has been used for thousands of years, including during the Viking Age. Working with sheep’s wool, we will explore the qualities of natural fibres and the basic techniques behind spinning.

Maja will also bring alpaca wool from her own animals, allowing participants to compare different fibres and discover how they behave during spinning. There will be a demonstration of a spinning wheel, and participants will have the opportunity to carve their own drop spindle to take home.

Maja Kielberg lives in Odsherred with her family and seven alpacas on a small farm. Originally a PhD student in disaster research at the University of Copenhagen, she chose to change direction and build a life closer to nature.

Today, Maja is an entrepreneur, certified yoga instructor, and wool enthusiast. She is the founder of Alpaka Yoga Odsherred, where she combines animal welfare, mental wellbeing, and traditional crafts through alpaca experiences, yoga, and natural fibre work.

By Vira Rodionova & Mariya Gazniuk

Discover an innovative Ukrainian approach to soil regeneration and create your own regenerative garden bed.

In this hands-on workshop, we will build a Warm Rozum Bed from scratch — a smart garden system that combines composting, soil improvement, and food production in one simple design. Developed by Ukrainian permaculture expert Mr. Rozum, this method helps regenerate soil, recycle organic waste, and grow healthy, nutrient-rich plants with less maintenance.

Together, we will create the bed and plant seeds of perennial aromatic plants from Ukraine, while exploring how permaculture principles can help us build more resilient and biodiverse gardens.

Vira Rodionova is a permaculture teacher and designer with a master’s degree in ecology. She is the founder of a permaculture centre and has practical experience creating regenerative design projects for private gardens, public spaces, ecovillages, retreat centres, and children’s facilities across Ukraine, France, Latvia, Ireland, and Scotland. Vira is passionate about helping people build a more mindful relationship with the land.

Mariya Gazniuk is a permaculture teacher, designer, and founder of a permaculture centre. She is the curator of the aromatic and culinary plant collection at the National Botanical Garden in Kyiv and specializes in creating high-biodiversity landscapes. Through experimentation with low-maintenance growing techniques, Mariya works to strengthen the connection between people and nature through permaculture.

By Cirka Cph

Do you know that feeling of coming home from a festival filled with new insights, new relationships, new skills, renewed courage and a renewed sense of purpose - yet still lacking a clear sense of how to put all of that into practice back home? How to go from personal development to collective impact?

We do and that’s why we’re inviting you to a collective conversation where you alongside other participants explore what prevents and enables you in creating positive traces in your own neighborhood. We promise to bring great questions and inspiration from succeeding green neighborhoods to help you get closer to answering what kind of difference is my neighborhood actually ready for, once I come back?

Andreea and Josephine represent Cirka Cph and share a passion for engaging more people in shaping sustainable futures. Combining expertise in facilitation, nature-based experiences, performance, psychology, and climate communication, they support communities in taking meaningful climate action. Their work focuses on helping people identify both the possibilities and challenges involved in creating positive change where they live.

By Cirka Cph

How do we stay connected, resilient, and engaged when facing the realities of the climate crisis?

Eco-Emotions is an immersive workshop that explores the role emotions play in both personal healing and collective climate action. Through guided reflection, small-group conversations, and interactive exercises, participants will explore feelings such as hope, anxiety, grief, or numbness in a supportive and welcoming space. You will leave with practical tools for understanding and expressing emotions, deeper experience in collective processing, and greater clarity about the actions your emotions may be calling you toward.

Andreea and Josephine represent Cirka Cph and share a passion for engaging more people in shaping sustainable futures. Combining expertise in facilitation, nature-based experiences, performance, psychology, and climate communication, they support communities in taking meaningful climate action. Their work focuses on helping people identify both the possibilities and challenges involved in creating positive change where they live.

By Rune Harder Bak

Step into a calm, flowing practice and experience how gentle movement can create both energy and inner stillness. QiGong is an ancient Chinese movement art that connects body, breath, and mind—helping you feel more grounded, open, and alive.

Through a mix of soft, meditative movements, simple physical exercises, and moments of stillness, you’ll be guided into a state of balance and presence. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are.

QiGong is for anyone seeking more vitality, strength, and calm in everyday life—whether you want to support your health, deepen your awareness, or simply take a mindful pause.

Give yourself the gift of both energy and relaxation, and discover this 4,000-year-old practice that still feels deeply relevant today.

By Birgitte Thorsen Vilslev

Start your day with a gentle and energising yoga flow in beautiful surroundings. As the morning sun rises over the landscape, you’ll be guided through simple sequences that awaken the body and calm the mind.

Through sun salutations and meditative flows, we focus on breath, strength, flexibility, and balance - creating a soft yet powerful start to the day. The class is open to everyone, and all movements can be adapted to suit your level and needs.

The sessions are led by Birgitte Thorsen Vilslev, a teacher at Siala specialising in hatha and vinyasa yoga. She will guide three morning flows during the festival, creating a welcoming space for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Yoga mats and equipment are available- just arrive a little early, settle in, and ease into your morning.

By YogaGenforvild

Start your final festival day with a gentle yoga practice designed to reconnect body, mind, and breath. Through mindful movement, deep breathing, and moments of stillness, this session offers a space to slow down, restore balance, and process the experiences and impressions gathered throughout the festival.

You will be guided through a nourishing practice combining gentle stretches, flowing movements, and calming poses that help release tension, open the body, and create a sense of grounding. A moment of self-care and presence – a chance to return home to yourself.

The workshop is led by Bianca Brahmer Svendsen, founder of BiancaGenforvild and YogaGenforvild. Bianca is a yoga teacher, nature communicator, and rewilding practitioner who connects yoga, nature, and embodied awareness. With more than seven years of teaching experience, she shares yoga as a practice for exploring our connection to ourselves, each other, and the living world around us.

By Zelina Elex Petersen

Discover the fascinating world of butterflies and learn how to create spaces where they can thrive.

In this workshop, you will dive into the lives of Danish butterflies – exploring who they are, what makes them unique, and what they need to survive and flourish. Together, we will design dream butterfly gardens or transform ideas for your own garden into a welcoming habitat full of life and colour.

You will get practical tips and inspiration on how to attract more butterflies to your garden, from choosing the right plants to creating better conditions for these beautiful creatures. The workshop also includes a closer look at Zelina’s collection of preserved butterflies, offering a unique opportunity to study their incredible diversity up close.

The workshop is led by Zelina Elex Petersen, a biologist and nature communicator specialising in butterflies. Through talks, nature safaris, and workshops, Zelina shares her deep knowledge and enthusiasm for these remarkable creatures with both children and adults, inspiring people to better understand and protect the biodiversity around us.

By Laura Thalbitzer

How can we explore our connection to ourselves and each other through the power of body and voice?

In this workshop, we will step out of our heads and into our bodies through grounding exercises, vocal exploration, sound play, and improvisation. Together, we will discover the body as a musical instrument and create spontaneous music in the moment through circle singing.

The workshop invites us to practice listening, responding, and connecting – allowing ourselves to be called, to answer, and to create something together. Through working with the “core voice”, playful exercises, and shared vocal expression, we will explore presence, creativity, and connection.

No previous singing experience is needed. This is not about singing well, but about discovering what emerges within us when we use our voices. Come as you are and join this playful and nurturing space for expression and connection.

The workshop is facilitated by Laura Thalbitzer. Laura is a singer, trained in Music Therapy, and currently completing a master’s degree in Social Psychology and Learning. She is passionate about creativity, connection, and the relationship between music and psychology, and has previously taught the folk high school course “Voice, Body & Mind”. Her current research explores resonance processes in choirs.

By Miriam Ariana Kielberg

Join us on the dance floor and experience the joy of folk dance—where simple steps quickly turn into shared rhythm, laughter, and connection. Folk dance has a unique way of bringing people together across ages, cultures, and experience levels. No partner or prior knowledge is needed - everyone can join.

At Positive Trace Festival, we’ll explore folk dances from different parts of Europe -dances that have travelled across borders and generations, inviting us into a living tradition of movement and community.

The session is guided by Miriam Ariana, an experienced musician, dancer, and teacher who has inspired thousands of people to dance - also those who thought they couldn’t. Drawing on her travels and deep passion for folk traditions, she creates an open and welcoming space where everyone can be part of the dance.

By Tetiana Chuchko

Discover the beauty and symbolism of a traditional Ukrainian craft by creating your own didukh.

A didukh is a traditional Ukrainian Christmas decoration made from a sheaf of wheat, rye, or oats. Its name means “grandfather’s spirit” and it symbolizes the presence and blessings of ancestors, prosperity, a rich harvest, and the continuation of life. Traditionally placed in the home during the holidays, the didukh represents a deep connection between generations and the land.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own didukh to take home while learning about the cultural and symbolic meaning behind this ancient tradition.

Tetiana Chuchko is a permaculture teacher and designer with more than 14 years of experience. She combines theory with hands-on practice and has extensive knowledge of composting, vermicomposting, bio-waste processing systems, and natural farming methods.

As a researcher, practitioner, and consultant, Tetiana works to inspire a deeper understanding of our relationship with nature. She believes permaculture is not only about gardens and food production, but first and foremost about a way of thinking and living in harmony with the Earth.goes here

By Thomas Nexø

Step into the world of nature artist Thomas Nexø and discover a hidden breathing space in the forest.

Through a guided journey into Bidstrup Forests, we will explore a unique land art experience created with natural materials. On the edge of a dead ice lake, surrounded by silence and the presence of the forest, Thomas invites participants to slow down, connect with nature, and discover new perspectives through craftsmanship and creativity.

Thomas Nexø is a nature artist, natural craftsman, and experienced educator in nature, culture, craftsmanship, and sustainability. He designs and creates spaces in nature that invite reflection, connection, and a deeper awareness of ourselves and our place in the world.