Volunteers will mainly be involved in the harvesting and processing of hemp. The timetable will be organized according with agricultural and outdoor activities style. Volunteers will wake up very early in the morning in order to profit fresh air in the morning until the sun becomes very hot during the day. A siesta is foreseen after lunch to have rest.Study part on permaculture and self sustainability will take place during the camp.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation will be in tents or indoor according to the weather condition. Volunteers will cook together with the staff of the eco-village. Bring rain coat, working clothes and comfortable shoes.
Location & leisure:
The village is located among the provinces of Firenze, Siena and Viterbo in the typical Tuscany landscape. In the free time volunteers can explore the surroundings or spend time in the eco-village.
Requirements:
Interest in outdoor activities and environmental issues. Bring rain coat, working clothes and comfortable shoes.
Project: The camp is part of a scientific project called NATURALAMBRO, according to which the park is realizing ecological connection between different environments of the park in order to improve the biodiversity of the area. Legambiente is collaborating with the project by involving local communities, students and volunteers.
Work:
Work: a) Planting, maintenance; b) scientific activities: monitoring of fauna (especially bird ringing), native species conservation, creation of ecological corridors for the forest improvement.
Study part:
In direct collaboration with the technical staff of the park, most part of the time will be dedicated to study the natural characteristics of the park and the project that the technical staff is carrying out in order to rise the biodiversity of flora and fauna.
Accomodation & food:
The volunteers will be hosted in a hostel. There will be an environmental friendly diet with local products and little meat.
Location & leisure:
The Park's territory extends along a 25 km-long stretch along the river Lambro, between Pusiano and Alserio lakes in the north and Parco della Villa Reale di Monza in the south. The Park territory includes the hilly stretch of the river Lambro and has different features along its route. The area of the lakes is the most interesting from a naturalistic point of view, since it includes lake environments which are already safeguarded in part by Riserva naturale orientata della Riva Orientale del Lago di Alserio. Both lakes are Sites of Community Importance (SCI).
Terminal:
Milano AIrports, Merone railway station.
Requirements:
Volunteers has to be interested in ecology and natural science. A studying or professional path in biology, natural science or parks management would be a further asset.A motivation letter is required together with the VEF.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Baggero merone, province or como, lombardia region
Hand-picking of grapes, cleaning and maintenance of the vineyard in case the grape is not fully ripe at the time of the work camp (which should be but is unpredictable and it depends from the weather is the next months).
Accomodation & food:
Shared tents in the farm s area. There is a bathroom that is furnished with hot water showers. Volunteers will cook together with the host or food will be prepared according to the schedule of the day.
Location & leisure:
During the evening there will be moments to stay together and enjoy. The surrounding countryside is a beautiful place to explore (hiking). The town of Gambassi Terme is near to the Podere.
Requirements:
Active people interest in outdoor activities, farming and environment. Bring rain coat, warm working clothes to work in the field and comfortable shoes.
Volunteers will mainly be involved in light cleaning works on the shores, restoring old traditional stone walls, cleaning dry areas of the islands of Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo. According to weather conditions and availability of local guides, they will also support the cleaning and management of Giardini ipogei , typical inside mountain gardens developed inside ancient stone caves. http://www.welcometoegadi.it/index.php?lang=en Once per each camp volunteers will also be required to organize environmental awareness raising activities addressed to local and tourists. Volunteers will in the end be required to make photos for a final video about all the camps to be held in the archipelago.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be hosted inside classrooms of a local school with inflatable mattress (provided) and sleeping bag (not provided). They will cook by themselves in the school with provided food. The school is equipped with several toilets and shower.
Location & leisure:
Egadi Islands are one of the most beautiful area of souther Italy, considered as a Paradise of sea wildlife. Beside the wonderful sea, the three islands offers wonderfull environment. The islands are just 40 minutes far from the western cost of Sicily with its archaeological sites, natural reserves and many more attractions.
Requirements:
Due to the need to work on shores, very good swimming capabilities are required.
Project: The camp is part of a scientific project called NATURALAMBRO, according to which the park is realizing ecological connection between different environments of the park in order to improve the biodiversity of the area. Legambiente is collaborating with the project by involving local communities, students and volunteers.
Work:
Work: a) Planting, maintenance; b) scientific activities: monitoring of fauna (especially bird ringing), native species conservation, creation of ecological corridors for the forest improvement.
Study part:
In direct collaboration with the technical staff of the park, most part of the time will be dedicated to study the natural characteristics of the park and the project that the technical staff is carrying out in order to rise the biodiversity of flora and fauna.
Accomodation & food:
The volunteers will be hosted in a hostel. There will be an environmental friendly diet with local products and little meat.
Location & leisure:
The Park's territory extends along a 25 km-long stretch along the river Lambro, between Pusiano and Alserio lakes in the north and Parco della Villa Reale di Monza in the south. The Park territory includes the hilly stretch of the river Lambro and has different features along its route. The area of the lakes is the most interesting from a naturalistic point of view, since it includes lake environments which are already safeguarded in part by Riserva naturale orientata della Riva Orientale del Lago di Alserio. Both lakes are Sites of Community Importance (SCI)
Terminal:
Milano AIrports, Merone railway station.
Requirements:
Volunteers has to be interested in ecology and natural science. A studying or professional path in biology, natural science or parks management would be a further asset.A motivation letter is required together with the VEF.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Baggero merone, province or como, lombardia region
Volunteers will mainly be involved in the picking of olives and their processing to make olive oil. The timetable will be organized according with agricultural and outdoor activities style. Volunteers will wake up very early in the morning in order to profit fresh air in the morning until the sun becomes very hot during the day. A siesta is foreseen after lunch to have rest.Study part on permaculture and self sustainability will take place during the camp.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation will be in tents or indoor according to the weather condition. Volunteers will cook together with the staff of the eco-village.
Location & leisure:
The village is located among the provinces of Firenze, Siena and Viterbo in the typical Tucany landscape. In the free time volunteers can explore the surroundings or spend time in the eco-village.
Requirements:
Interest in outdoor activities and environmental issues. Bring rain coat, working clothes and comfortable shoes.
Volunteers will help in the designing and in the creation of a Food Forest following principles of Permaculture and dry-agriculture. They will also be involved in the picking of olives.
Accomodation & food:
Shared flat with hot shower and common kitchen.
Location & leisure:
The center is located in the valley of Itria, one of the most beautiful spot of the region, characterized by trulli typical houses. The valley is rich in history and the countryside is sweet and wonderful for those who love walking in the nature. There is a bicycle path for those who like to cycle along the ancient roman aqueduct. There are many small towns in the proximity of the center where you can find typical markets well-known for the food and culinary tradition. The Adriatic sea is 20 km away from i giardini di Pomona .
Requirements:
Active people, tree lovers, interest in outdoor activities, permaculture and environment. Bring rain coat, warm and comfortable working clothes, long trousers to work in the field and comfortable shoes.
Volunteers will be engaged in projects aimed at preserving and restoring the natural environment of one of the most important wetlands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the San Rossore estate, part of the MSRM Regional Park. Get ready to ride the bike!
Legambiente local group:
Legambiente Pisa is an association that has been fighting since 1995 for a healthier relationship between people and the environment, to convey the importance of conscious choices, for social equity through the lens of scientific environmentalism. The activities are possible thanks to the commitment of the volunteers who organize together local and national awareness campaigns, training activities inside and outside the schools, collaborations with public and private bodies aimed at the ecological transition.
LOCATION AND LEISURE:
The San Rossore estate, in the MSRM regional park, after having been used as a hunting lodge for monarchs and presidents, has since 1989 been the central nucleus of a large coastal park that is a real gem in terms of both fauna and plant species, including several relicts and endemic species, which have found an environment here in which to survive and develop. The estate is within cycling distance of the cities of Pisa, and Lucca, two centres that need no description; from the camp it is also easy to reach other centres of interest, such as Livorno, Calci, Massaciuccoli and the Apuan Alps.
WORK:
The volunteers will use simple tools such as shears, axes and saws to remove invasive vegetation, record data to compare the present situation and check the effectiveness of the action. At the request of the Park, interventions will be possible for easy maintenance operations in areas of naturalistic interest further inland. Restoration of the paths in the naturalistic areas of the estate and biomonitoring activities within the park will also be carried out. All movements will be made by bicycles, which the volunteers will also maintain, with the help of the local bicycle workshop.
STUDY PART:
Training activity on the park with the forest manager Francesca Logli, training on Caretta Caretta with the volunteer Yuri Galletti. The training will involve the use of a drone for monitoring. Bike maintenance workshop with the FIAB association, naturalistic training with the partner Andrea Somma in the LIPU reserve of Massaciuccoli.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD:
Flat in a farmhouse on the San Rossore Estate. We will prepare all meals in the apartment. The shopping will be done in local zero kilometre and organic shops.
TERMINAL:
International airport of Pisa Central Station or Pisa S. Rossore Station.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Knowing how to ride a bike (you ride a few kilometres a day).
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