Work
You will have the opportunity to be introduced to the concept of permaculture and agroforestry. You will work on preparing the gardens for the upcoming winter period by weeding, working on protecting the soil, seeding and planting. In addition, there will be creative work done in organizing the layout and design of the gardens. During the first week, you'll be working with school children in the gardens. You will also take time to participate in the activities offered by Ecocycle.
Accomodation and food
You will be welcomed at the Vieux Logis de Saint Amand. Sleeping in a room for 2 to 3 people. Meals will be cooked and taken collectively, you can take turns preparing good dishes, so come with your recipes. Location and leisure
Location: Coly - St Amand is located in Périgord Noir, 10 km from the caves of Lascaux, between Périgueux and Brive.
Leisure activities: Site visits, nature activities, you will build your own entertainment program with the animators and the other participants. We favor a discovery of the territory and these actors over consumption activities. Project hosted by
Nestled in the hollow of a green valley, the town of Coly - St Amand is located in the heart of the Périgord Noir, a territory rich in history! Composed of two former municipalities that have decided to unite into one, we will work to unite these former separate territories into one.
The Ecocycle association is a third place which develops a participatory animation project on the territory of the municipality of Saint Amand de Coly and its surroundings. These activities are strongly influenced by concerns related to climate change. In this context you will participate in the design and preparation of a shared garden.
You will discover the sense of the welcome of the population and the charm of the landscapes and the heritage, by organizing with the other volunteers, and the animators your program of activities. Directions to meeting point
Reception on the day of arrival at the end of the afternoon at Condat-Le Lardin train station.