📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Melle, a small, lovely, and dynamic town, is known for its extraordinary local heritage which includes sites like a UNESCO roman church, a collection of old motorbikes, silver mines dating back to the middle ages, etc. The town of Melle is a loyal partner of Solidarités Jeunesses, and has hosted several workcamps over the past few years. For many years, this small village that has a strong attachment to the environment has engaged in the protection and enhancement of biodiversity . Working within the theme of « environment », this work camp will consist of fostering biodiversity on site classified by Natura 2000 (a European network of natural sites). In the heart of « pré aux demoiselles », this site is a protected plot of land that allows us to act concretely to aid with humid zones and bats.
With this project, you will be actively working for the Sustainable Development Goal n°11 from the United Nations: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
💼 What the programme involves
Your work will consist of upgrading this protected zone of fauna and flora. You will construct facilities within the area dedicated to the protection of bats and dragonflies. You'll also have to :
- Finishing the building of observatory of the humid zone,
- Install cavities to promote the hibernation and hosting of bats
- Protecting the access to the cavities
🏠 Accommodation on site
Indoors, in the tourist hosting center of Melle, located in the center of the village. Food will be provided for you, and participants will take turns preparing meals.
📍 About the location
Location: Melle, 60km from the sea, between Poitiers and La Rochelle.
Leisure activities: During your free time, you will have the opportunity to attend summer concerts and shows and discover the international biannual exhibition of contemporary art in Melle. Other regional charms include tourist attractions and landmarks, a local cinema, and a swimming pool. Activities with the locals will be organized, and a minibus will be provided for the group for excursions to the ocean, La Rochelle, Poitiers, and Niort.