NATURE AMBASSADORS IV

CODE: PT-IPDJ-10-3

Work:

Voluntary work is divided in 3 categories:-Montesinho Natural Park nature routes improvement ( installing and placing orientation and information signs along 3 routes, in order to promote sustainable ecotourism; Realization of Tables and information boards in brown wood-Cxistence between rural activities and wildlife ( installation of electric fences to protect beehives from bear and badger damages, and to protect chestnut orchards from wild boars, red and r deer damages.-Community work ( local community will make a list of their necessities which the workcamp will contribute to.

Accomodation and food

The accommodation will be in a renovated children school, which no longer serves its purpose. It has bathrooms, hot water, an equipped kitchen. There is minimum mobile internet connection. important note: The accommodation facility ds not provide separate sleeping areas for males and females. The showers are mixed, while the toilets are separated for men and women.Meals will be prepared by all the volunteers, taking turns, yet always accompanied by a cook. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner, and night snacks will be provided.

Location and leisure

The Workcamp will be based in Espinhosela, a village located in the heart of Montesinho natural park, BraganEa district, in the Northeastern part of Portugal, near the border with Spain (41.896854, -6.842691). Montesinho Natural Park is one of the best protected areas of Portugal, where it is possible to find red deer, r deer, wild boar and healthy population of wolves. Its landscape consists of patches of oak tree forests, with forests and orchards of chestnut trees, which constitute one of the main economic incomes of the local community.Even though Espinhosela is very rural, it is only 17 km away from BraganEa city centre. Most of the population is quite aged, but due to the 4 nature routes that cross the village, there is an influx of tourists in the village. The village has a souvenir shop with local products.

Project hosted by

Nature Ambassador Workcamps main goals consist in the promotion of non-formal education among participants and respect for different cultures in an intergenerational environment. We expect this immersive experience to shape participants beliefs and to improve their tolerance, respect and appreciation for different cultures. This Workcamp also aims to have a positive impact in the local communities, which will benefit with the close contact with young participants. The last goal is to promote Parque Natural de Montesinho and its natural heritage, by improving orientation signs in 3 walking routes and by applying techniques which improve cxistence between rural activities and Parks wildlife.

Directions to meeting point

Bus: you can pick up the bus directly from the airport to the meeting point (BraganEa). This will be a 3:15 trip. You can check Flixbus (www.flixbus).Metro: there is only one line at the airport, which is Linha E ( Violeta ( Aeroporto ( EstEUdio do DragEpoundo ( Aeroporto. You stop at CampanhEpound, where you will find the bus station Terminal Intermodal da CampanhEpound.Bus: the best bus option is to catch a shuttle, which will take you directly from the airport to the bus station Terminal Intermodal da CampanhEpound. You can check schedules here https://www.getbus.eu/pt/Associartecines monitors will pick up volunteers from Central de Camionagem de BraganEa to the workcamp location.

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