The farm El Cerro is a local project of creating new Natural and agrocultural reserve. The project is pilot and unique in whole province of Madrid. The asociacion Sierra Carpetania, together with Camping Monte Holiday are trying to create a complex project of expanse of 200 ha. Thinking of all aspects i agronomy, pasturage and farming, protection of local fauna, tourism and education i this project leads to sustainability and protection of natural and cultural heritage. The work of volunteers will be manual and diverse, Monday to Friday, aprx. 5-6 hours per day. The type of tasks: to clean and maintain ecologic garden, construction of bird boxes, troughs for feeding animals, walls, mantaining touristic paths and making marks for these, and so on.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD:
Provided in big shared tents (rooms for 2 or 3) to share within participants, in the Camping Monte Holiday, with toilet area, hot water, washing machines and recreation areas, swimming pool and wi-fi connection contained. You need to bring mat and sleeping bag. Food will be prepared for volunteers : breakfasts and strong dinner in camping, lunch in a form of picnic will be brought to the place of work. Volunteers are asked to help with preparation of their own breakfasts and they will be provided by with fresh drinks. Lunch and dinner will be prepared for the volunteers.
LOCATION & LEISURE ACTIVITY:
The workcamp takes place in Gargantilla del Lozoya, small village of Sierra Norte about 80km far away from Madrid. Gargantilla is part of several municipalities of the Valley of Lozoya, most of these are little villages but you can find all you need to live. It s near Buitrago del Lozoya or Rascafria, these are larger villages, and there you can find banks and greater shops as well. Also, the distance from Madrid is approximately 80 Km, and you can reach the capital in an hour more or less.
The farm El Cerro is a local project of creating new Natural and agrocultural reserve. The project is pilot and unique in whole province of Madrid. The asociacion Sierra Carpetania, together with Camping Monte Holiday are trying to create a complex project of expanse of 200 ha. Thinking of all aspects i agronomy, pasturage and farming, protection of local fauna, tourism and education i this project leads to sustainability and protection of natural and cultural heritage. The work of volunteers will be manual and diverse, Monday i Friday, aprx. 4-5 hours per day. The type of tasks: to clean and maintain ecologic garden, construction of bird boxes, troughs for feeding animals, walls, mantaining touristic paths and making marks for these, and so on.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD:
Provided in big shared tents (rooms for 2 or 3) to share within participants, in the Camping Monte Holiday, with toilet area, hot water, washing machines and recreation areas, swimming pool and wi-fi connection contained. You need to bring mat and sleeping bag. Food will be prepared for volunteers : breakfasts and strong dinner in camping, lunch in a form of picnic will be brought to the place of work. Volunteers are asked to help with preparation of their own breakfasts and they will be provided by with fresh drinks. Lunch and dinner will be prepared for the volunteers.
LOCATION & LEISURE ACTIVITY:
The workcamp takes place in Gargantilla del Lozoya, small village of Sierra Norte about 80km far away from Madrid. Gargantilla is part of several municipalities of the Valley of Lozoya, most of these are little villages but you can find all you need to live. It s near Buitrago del Lozoya or Rascafria, these are larger villages, and there you can find banks and greater shops as well. Also, the distance from Madrid is approximately 80 Km, and you can reach the capital in an hour more or less.
Recovery of vineyards, olive trees and pastures.Cleaning paths.Restoration of dry stone cabins.Maintenance of gardens of the town.The work will be in the mornings.
Accomodation & food:
In a cultural and sports center with tents, and portable wc and showers. The municipal swimming pool will be available and close by for the volunteers to enjoy.
Location & leisure:
There are a number of activities to understand and get to know the local area and its environment and heritage: cultural visits, workshops, etc. There will be a weekend excursion to Cap de Creus and Cadaques, and a day visit to Figueres and the Dali museum.
The farm El Cerro is a local project of creating new Natural and agrocultural reserve. The project is pilot and unique in whole province of Madrid. The asociacion Sierra Carpetania, together with Camping Monte Holiday are trying to create a complex project of expanse of 200 ha. Thinking of all aspects i agronomy, pasturage and farming, protection of local fauna, tourism and education i this project leads to sustainability and protection of natural and cultural heritage. The work of volunteers will be manual and diverse, Monday to Friday, aprx. 5-6 hours per day. The type of tasks: to clean and maintain ecologic garden, construction of bird boxes, troughs for feeding animals, walls, mantaining touristic paths and making marks for these, and so on.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD:
Provided in big shared tents (rooms for 2 or 3) to share within participants, in the Camping Monte Holiday, with toilet area, hot water, washing machines and recreation areas, swimming pool and wi-fi connection contained. You need to bring mat and sleeping bag. Food will be prepared for volunteers : breakfasts and strong dinner in camping, lunch in a form of picnic will be brought to the place of work. Volunteers are asked to help with preparation of their own breakfasts and they will be provided by with fresh drinks. Lunch and dinner will be prepared for the volunteers.
LOCATION & LEISURE ACTIVITY:
The workcamp takes place in Gargantilla del Lozoya, small village of Sierra Norte about 80km far away from Madrid. Gargantilla is part of several municipalities of the Valley of Lozoya, most of these are little villages but you can find all you need to live. It s near Buitrago del Lozoya or Rascafria, these are larger villages, and there you can find banks and greater shops as well. Also, the distance from Madrid is approximately 80 Km, and you can reach the capital in an hour more or less.
collecting honey, centrifugating, filtering, filling and decorating jars, preparing hives, caring for the environment and so on. They will also do a direct work with bees under supervision and will get a quick course about the life of a bee, actual difficulties and apiculture and its specifics in Sierra Norte of Madrid. There will be also a possibility of making a trip to surrounding cities (Madrid, Segovia).
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD:
Provided with beds or mattresses in attic patio and rooms of a house in a village with shower, kitchen and wi-fi connection. It is recommended that you bring your sleeping bag. Food will be prepared by volunteers themselves. There is also possibility of making a barbecue, grill, paella and picnic directly in the place of work. Local transport (farm to village) will be provided by bicycles.
LOCATION & LEISURE ACTIVITY:
Gargantilla del Lozoya, Sierra Norte Madrid. A small village 80Km north of Madrid. Mountain area.
REQUIREMENTS:
During the camp, you will do a direct work with bees, therefore, if you have an alergy on honey or bee stings, you may have a hard time there In this case, think about the risks of your participation and make sure you are taking all your the medicine needed 2. Knowledge of riding a bicycle is required. Mat and sleeping bag required. 3. Also, a basic level of Spanish will be very useful.
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