Cooperativa Ser Natureza

Cooperativa Ser Natureza is a cooperative based in Terroso, Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, built around the idea of interspecies reconnection and reconnection with nature — both internal and external. The project's core pillars are education, health, and ecology, aiming to foster a healthy, ecological community living in balance with the natural world. At the heart of the cooperative is Projeto Interser, an educational program designed for children between the ages of 6 and 13, offering experiences that help young people engage directly with nature rather than knowing the world only 'through car windows,' as one of the project's directors has emphasized in interviews. The cooperative maintains a physical space in Terroso where activities, encounters, and programs take place, and it also publishes a monthly magazine to keep its community informed and engaged with ongoing initiatives. The project positions itself at the intersection of ecological education, wellbeing, and community building, encouraging participants of all ages to deepen their relationship with the natural world and with other species. It has been featured in local media and radio, with its co-founder discussing the vision behind the project and its educational mission in the community of Póvoa de Varzim. Through its programs, physical space, and communication channels, Cooperativa Ser Natureza works to cultivate ecological awareness, health, and a renewed sense of connection between people, other species, and the environment, positioning education as the primary vehicle for lasting change in how communities relate to nature.