La Vita Selvatica 2025 – Living Side by Side with Nature

September 20–21, 2025 | Castagneto di Baiso (RE), Italy

Nature, culture, and community come together in the heart of the Apennines for the new edition of La Vita Selvatica – a two-day festival dedicated to rediscovering the wild side of life. With inspiring talks, workshops, guided excursions, artistic performances, and hands-on activities, the event invites participants of all ages to explore and celebrate the natural world.

A Festival of Encounters and Discovery

Throughout the weekend, visitors will have the chance to meet naturalists, writers, artists, scientists, photographers, and environmental educators who share a passion for the environment and its preservation. Among the many guests are Daniele Zovi, Massimo Zamboni, Gianumberto Accinelli, Arianna Garofolin, Stefano Schiaparelli, Elisabetta Zavoli, Umberto Gianferrari, Eros Morlini, and many others, each contributing unique perspectives and stories on living with nature at our side.

Program Highlights

• Biodiversity Walks & WorkshopsDiscover the richness of plants, insects, and arthropods with interactive activities led by NectarLab UniSi and Ceas Terre Reggiane. Children can enjoy special labs to identify animal tracks, feathers, and traces left behind in the woods.

• Art & NatureLearn how to observe and portray the natural world through watercolors, sketches, and creative workshops guided by experts like Stefano Schiaparelli.

• Guided ExcursionsExplore streams, ponds, and aquatic life of the Apennines with naturalist Arianna Garofolin, uncovering the hidden world of amphibians and river creatures.

• Talks & StorytellingInspiring lectures will bring to life “The Invisible Everyday of the Apennines,” “Wild Bestiaries,” “Stories of Ordinary Entomology,” “Knowing the Uplands,” and “Wild Humanity.” Each session is a journey into the deep connections between humans and the natural world.

• Cultural and Artistic PerformancesMusic, storytelling, and creative encounters will enrich the program, making the festival both thought-provoking and entertaining.
  

Beyond the Stage

Alongside the main program, visitors can enjoy:

• Naturalistic exhibitions and photo reports

• Local farms and artisan producers

• Street food and regional gastronomy

• A nature-themed marketplace and bookshop
  

Practical Information

📍 Location: Castagneto di Baiso (RE), Emilia-Romagna, Italy📅 Dates: September 20–21, 2025🌿 Events will take place even in case of rain🔗 More details and reservations: www.lavitaselvatica.com

✨ La Vita Selvatica is not just a festival – it is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover the joy of living in harmony with the environment.