The Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor was one of the projects selected by CAIXA’s Socioenvironmental Fund to become a documentary! And now you can be among the first to see how we are working to restore the Amazon and the Cerrado through local communities, generating real socioenvironmental impact.
Hike4Nature was born from the desire to transform a great adventure into a global movement for nature.
In June 2026, an extraordinary journey begins: Hike4Nature, a 2,600-kilometer hike from Amsterdam to Lisbon in support of the restoration of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor in Brazil.
More than an expedition, Hike4Nature is a movement open to everyone who believes in the power of collective action. The route’s distance was chosen to represent the real length of the Araguaia Corridor, which connects the Cerrado and Amazon biomes – a symbolic crossing between two continents, uniting people around a common purpose: restoring life.
The hike will begin in June 2026, departing from Amsterdam and crossing five European Countries — the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal — until reaching Lisbon the end of October 2026. Along the way, participants will pass through forests, villages, mountains, trails, and much more.
The most inspiring part is that anyone can join. You don’t have to walk the entire route — you can choose one or more days to participate. With an average of 25 km per day, participants can connect with nature, meet new people, and support a global cause.
Upon registering, each participant creates their own fundraising page to support the reforestation of Amazon and Cerrado. A portion of the registration fee already counts as the first donation, and the remaining amount can be raised with help from family, friends, and colleagues. The collective goal is to raise €100,000, which will be directed entirely to the Black Jaguar Foundation’s restoration efforts.
Hike4Nature works with an experienced travel agent. She is happy to assist you with practical tips or, if you prefer, can take care of all arrangements for you.
This allows each participant to enjoy the path with peace of mind and purpose — walking through nature, inspiring change, and supporting the restoration of the Araguaia.
You can also start your own hiking campaign!Whether you walk for a single day or spend weeks on a trail, every step brings us closer to a greener planet.
It doesn’t matter where you walk and how many kilometers you cover, every step counts
Register, hike, and be part of this journey.
The end of the year invites us to celebrate in a meaningful way — with intention, care, and an eye toward the future we want to build.
This year, you can turn this season into a deeply symbolic gesture: donate a tree to the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor and gift someone a symbol of renewal.
By making a donation, you directly support the restoration of the Amazon and Cerrado, and you also receive a special end-of-year certificate issued in the name of the person receiving your gift. It’s a present that takes up no space, never grows old, and continues to make a positive impact long after the celebrations are over.
More than a gift, it’s a wish for the future:
“May this tree grow and flourish, just like the bonds, dreams, and paths we hope to see thrive in the world.”
To secure your commemorative certificate, simply send an email to trees@black-jaguar.org.
Orders can be placed until (inluding) December 17, 2025..
The rainy season is approaching the Araguaia region, and it’s time to put into action all the planning from the past few months. Our field team is already focused on the final preparations to ensure that every seedling and seed reaches the restoration sites, where they’ll soon become part of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.
While planting hasn’t officially started yet, our teams are working on-site, clearing and preparing the soil. In the coming weeks, these areas will receive hundreds of thousands of seedlings and seeds to kick off the ecological restoration process across more than 205 hectares of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.
To make this possible, seedling production at the Black Jaguar Nursery is running faster than ever. Around 440,000 seedlings will be transported to restoration sites during the 2025/2026 planting season.
Seeds collected by Ressemear, the Araguaia Seed Network, are also arriving in large quantities — tons of native seeds from over 60 Amazon and Cerrado species.
In addition to planting activities, we’ll also focus on maintaining 667.87 hectares. Maintenance during the first three years is crucial for effective ecological restoration. During this stage, we control invasive grasses that could hinder the healthy growth of young trees.
We’re excited to kick off another planting season, and we count on you to follow along every step of the way!
The largest nursery in southern Pará is now open to the community! Starting this month, schools, universities, and organized groups are invited to take part in Black Jaguar Foundation’s free educational visits, held on the last Friday of every month, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
During the visit, participants follow the entire process of native seedling production from the Cerrado and Amazon biomes from seed collection to planting.
The experience includes hands-on activities such as planting seedlings, observing irrigation systems, and identifying different cultivated species. Visitors are also guided through the full ecological restoration cycle of the Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs) and Legal Reserves (RLs) that make up the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.
These visits offer a practical and inspiring experience where children, youth, and adults can learn about the value of trees and the impact of collective action on the climate crisis. The nursery’s facilities also serve as a valuable educational space for technical and university students attending classes on irrigation, seed technology, and fruiting.
Visits must be scheduled in advance via contato@black-jaguar.org. Each group can include 5 to 15 participants, including educators. The activity is suitable for children aged 5 and up, and all visitors receive the necessary safety equipment to enjoy the experience comfortably and responsibly.
COP30 will be a historic moment for Brazil and the Black Jaguar Foundation will proudly be part of it. From November 17th to 21st, we’ll be at the Pará Pavilion, in a joint booth with the Environmental Secretariat of Santana do Araguaia (SEMMA).
Throughout the event, our team will be presenting the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor restoration project, sharing results, and exchanging experiences with visitors, partners, and representatives from around the world. If you’re in Belém, you’re more than welcome to stop by our booth, learn more about our initiatives, and connect with our team. Seeds of Tomorrow: Ecological Restoration and Community Empowerment
In addition to our booth, the Black Jaguar Foundation will also host a special panel on November 19th, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Museu Goeldi in Belém. The discussion, titled “Seeds of Tomorrow: Ecological Restoration and Community Empowerment,” will highlight the importance of community engagement within the ecological restoration chain.
The panel will feature representatives from The BJF Araguaia Seed Network (Ressemear), the Black Jaguar Foundation, Redário, and seed collectors from other networks across Brazil. The session will also include an open dialogue with the audience, encouraging questions and discussion about the role of local leadership and the positive impact of restoration on community life.
More than just participation, BJF’s presence at COP30 represents an opportunity to amplify voices, strengthen partnerships, and show the world that ecological restoration is a collective effort.
During the last dry season, when forest fires become frequent in the Araguaia region, the newly donated 20,000-liter water truck from Treelove was extensively used to address water shortages and contain fires spreading across the area.
We would like to thank Treelove, our long-term partner, for this donation and emphasize that this new addition is and will continue to be essential for the successful implementation of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.
We are honored to welcome our newest Advisory Board Member in Brazil: : Daniela Mariuzzo! With a solid track record in sustainability, agribusiness value chains, and impact finance, Daniela stands out for her ability to develop strategic and regenerative solutions that integrate production, conservation, and socio-economic development.
With a strong background in sustainability, agribusiness value chains, and impact finance, Daniela is recognized for her capacity to create solutions at scale that connect production, conservation, and socio-economic development.
Known for her systemic vision and for promoting models that that link sustainable agriculture to markets, Daniela drives transformations that strengthen the balance between nature, economy, and society.
Her work aligns perfectly with the mission of the Black Jaguar Foundation: bringing people and sectors together around a common purpose — restoring balance between humans and the planet.
Welcome to BJF’s mission of hope and action, Daniela!
We are excited to share with you that Rabobank has joined Black Jaguar Foundation as philanthropic partner in our mission to realize the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor— the world’s longest biodiversity corridor.
Watch the video of Thaís Zylbersztajn Fontes, Rabobank’s Head of Sustainability for Agribusiness, already impressed by the first results of our partnership on the ground:
The partnership and donations from Rabobank will help us to scale our impact, making true infrastructural progress in restoring biodiversity and empowering local communities. Examples include:
In addition, the donation will enable us to expand our operations in the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor by developing our second Hub of Restoration.
The long-term partnership was signed end of last year and already now, September ’25, we are able to see the first measurable positive impacts in the field from their support.. and this is just the start!
The collaboration is built on a shared recognition of the urgent need for ecosystem restoration and a belief in the power of collective action to drive impact in line with our long-term goals. We keep on working hard and are proud to share this milestone with you.
We are excited to share with you our 2024 Annual Report! Showcasing the milestones and impact the Black Jaguar Foundation made in 2024, including our financial report! Baker Tilly only recently completed the review of our financial statements. That’s why it took a little longer to share our Annual Report ’24 with you…. But we hope the waiting was worth the results
Despite different challenges, westrengthened our team, rebuilt and expanded our nursery, grew the BJF Araguaia Seed Network (Ressemear), and consolidated partnerships in Brazil and worldwide. Ready to dive into our 2024 Annual Report?
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Check out some of our 2024 highlights:
It’s been quite a year! And the upcoming 2025/2026 planting season, already on the horizon, will be even more exciting!
And as you already know, none of this would be possible without your support! Together, we are transforming landscapes, creating green jobs, and building a more sustainable future. Share our 2024 Annual Report so we can expand the BJF Community further.
