SERDE's field works and expeditions focusing on local knowledge and traditions which have been held by older generations and cultures in the past, the contemporary local audience gains a re-awakened awareness about it's own area. In the process, working also within contemporary art and technology processes, SERDE offer educational introductions and encounters with artists and cultural workers to reinvigorate local knowledge and understanding. SERDES's creative and innovative approach to cultural heritage work was recognised with the Latvian Folklore Grand Prize in 2007.

SERDE has organized expeditions and field works in Aizpute, Jūrkalne, Skrunda, Sieksāte, Kazdanga, Alsunga, Riebiņi, Sigulda, Krimulda etc.

The results of researches are published in the series  of "Exercise-Book of Traditions" of SERDE