In August 2026, renovation work was completed on the accommodation facilities at the headquarters of the Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu (REGUA), which host researchers and students from universities and academic outreach programmes. The refurbishment has provided improved facilities, offering greater comfort, functionality and flexibility for visitors. Photos 1, 2 and 3: Accommodation facilities at the beginning of the renovation work in 2025. REGUA Archive © / Photo 4: Comple

A scientific study is following orchids, bromeliads and other epiphytes at REGUA and in neighbouring reserves in Rio de Janeiro for three years. Orchids, bromeliads and other plants that grow on the trees of the Atlantic Forest are being photographed by drones, metre by metre, in three protected areas: the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve (REGUA), Três Picos State Park and the Alto da Figueira RPPN (private nature reserve), in the neighbouring municipalities of Nova Friburgo and C

At the end of March 2026, a new bird species was recorded in the areas of the Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu (REGUA). The sighting was made by bird guide and author of the book Birds of Southeast Brazil, available for purchase at the Reserve, Daniel Mello, who was walking along one of the trails when he was surprised by an unfamiliar call coming from the forest. The sound came from a bird that had never previously been recorded in the area: the Red-headed Manakin (Ceratopipra

On 17 September 2026, the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve (REGUA) held the fourth edition of its Scientific Meeting, bringing together researchers, university students and representatives of public institutions to share knowledge and research findings from studies carried out at the Reserve and in its surrounding areas. REGUA Archive © More than simply a space for presenting academic work, the Scientific Meeting has become an important opportunity to connect different fields of k

In July 2026, the Replântica Project held its first non-timber forest products workshop of the year for women from the Guapiaçu River Basin. On 24 and 25 July, the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve (REGUA) welcomed a group of 20 women who had participated in the women's restoration courses organised by Replântica over the past three years. The group was invited to play an active role in creating the decorations for the project's closing event, which will take place on 26 October at

On Saturday, 25 April 2026, the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve held a large gathering bringing together all groups from its environmental education programme, Young Guards, to energise the morning with workshops in art, first aid and birdwatching. REGUA Archive © The day began with a first aid workshop led by civil firefighter Renan Moraes, who highlighted the importance of knowing how to provide first aid to children and babies. The knowledge shared is based on the Lucas Law, w

On 19, 20, 26, 27 and 28 March, the Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu held the first Replântica Project course of 2026, exclusively for women from Cachoeiras de Macacu and surrounding communities near REGUA. The course was grounded in learning about Atlantic Forest restoration, supported by agroforestry techniques, watershed and water resource management, and ecosystem services. It also included practical activities such as the production of bio-jewellery and the creation of a wo

Nature, care and family are the words that best describe the first Bebê Natureza gathering of 2026, held at the headquarters of Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu. The event brought together pregnant women and new mothers for a pleasant Saturday morning, light in spirit and deeply connected to nature. © REGUA Collection The environmental education programme returned even stronger in 2026, featuring new health and education professionals who led the first gathering of the year in a

On 19 March, Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu (REGUA), within the scope of the Replântica Project, in partnership with the Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro and the University of Cologne, and with sponsorship from International Climate Initiative (IKI), launched its first forest restoration course of 2026. This edition is aimed at women from local communities, as well as those living in the municipality of Cachoeiras de Macacu. © REGUA Collection On the first day, Pro

The Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve (REGUA), located in Cachoeiras de Macacu (RJ), has just achieved a historic milestone: the planting of 1 million native Atlantic Forest seedlings. This achievement, recorded in November 2025, symbolises two decades of continuous efforts to restore the Guapiaçu River Basin, one of the most important sources of water and biodiversity in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro. REGUA Archive © Since 2005, REGUA has led one of the most significan

On the last Saturday of October, the 25th, the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve hosted the Roots that Lead event, aimed at women participating in the Replântica Project training courses in 2024 and 2025. The gathering sought to strengthen the women’s network established in 2024 and to empower women within the field of forest restoration. Photo: Márcio Mendes. The event brought together more than 80 participants and was a source of great joy for the entire organising team. Several

Over the course of one month, every Wednesday and Friday from 20 August to 8 October, young people from communities surrounding the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve, located in Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro State, as well as from urban areas of the municipality, took part at REGUA in the sixth and final course of the Replântica Project in 2025. Photo: REGUA collection © The course aimed to promote both theoretical and practical knowledge in forest restoration and entreprene

On 27 and 28 September 2025, the second edition of the Nativas Brasil National Meeting took place in Joanópolis and Bragança Paulista, in the countryside of São Paulo State. The event brought together nursery professionals and producers of native seeds and seedlings from across Brazil, with the aim of exchanging experiences and knowledge to strengthen the network of members and promote ecological restoration and sustainable development throughout the country. Photo: atlasflo

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Foto: Acervo REGUA © On 17 July 2025, forest rangers Maurício and Messias, representatives of the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve (REGUA),...