Hilly, greenly, happy (Hirschau near Tübingen)
Description: Look forward to manual work in beautiful nature and open-hearted village life. This ecology-workcamp is a cooperation with the regional office for nature and landscape protection in Tübingen and the regional organisation for the preservation of the cultural heritage. Two hills of a former wine-growing area near the famous old university town of Tuebingen in Hirschau are well-known as a habitat for rare and endangered species and have been declared nature reserves. These areas have to be maintained regularly so that bushes and trees do not overrun the vegetation.
Type of Work: Working with experts, woods and meadows have to be cut and cleared and dead wood has to be removed from the protected area.
Study Theme: Agriculture and environment, ecological problems, biotope- and nature protection, geology, study tour to explore flora, fauna and habitat, history of Tübingen.
Accommodation: In a municipal building on camp beds, modern kitchen and sanitary facilities. You will cook together in the community kitchen.
Requirements: Interest in ecological topics, being prepared for physical work
Covid19: We organise our workcamps according to the regulations at the time of the workcamp. We will inform you about this in the Infosheet and by email. Please mind the vaccination and testing regulations for entering Germany: https://t1p.de/at82o
Approximate Location: Hirschau, Tübingen As a vivid university town, Tübingen has numerous pubs and, of course, an active nightlife. It is also a town of historical significance, with many famous half-timbered buildings and the opportunity to punt on the river Neckar (a specialty unique to Tübingen in Germany).
Notes: You will work in a slope position; therefore you have to be properly equipped. Sturdy shoes required! No internet access.
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