Mücke – Twelve Villages One mission

CODE: IBG01

This project focuses on the preservation of local biodiversity and the maintenance of public infrastructure throughout the beautiful community of Mücke. Volunteers contribute directly to the ecological health and community life of twelve traditional German villages. A diverse portfolio of renovation and environmental tasks awaits you in Mücke. You support the community in preserving their natural beauty and maintaining public spaces as well sustaining the homes of local wildlife. Tasks include:

Nature Conservation
Cleaning the Ohm river banks, planting alders at the Seenbach shore, and maintaining lizard biotopes

Wildlife Support
Installing owl tubes and nesting boxes or creating stone piles for reptiles in local orchards

Forest and Greenery
Maintenance work in the municipal forest, mowing public grasslands, and planting perennials or succulents in small urban areas

Infrastructure
Renewing cemetery paths, caring for village squares, and maintaining playground equipment

Accomodation and food
You will stay in the historic railway station building in Nieder Ohmen. The ground floor will serve as your living area where camp beds are provided. Please bring your own sleeping bag and blankets. The first floor features a youth center that is also available for the group to use.
This is a self catering camp, meaning the group will plan and cook meals together in the provided kitchen facilities. The entire group does grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning together. Food will be bought with the camp budget. To minimize our carbon footprint on the planet, we encourage volunteers to reduce meat and try more environmentally friendly meals.

Location and leisure
Mücke is located in the heart of Hesse and consists of 12 small villages. Known as the gateway to the Vogelsberg, a low mountain range, it offers a blend of historical architecture and scenic nature. The town is perfect for those who enjoy who seek a breeze of German country life, cobblestone streets, and proximity to hiking trails. During your stay, you can explore the nearby cities of Marburg and Gießen or enjoy the local landscape.

Directions to meeting point
Please check for connections from anywhere to Mücke (Hess) on: www.bahn.com/en