ECOMOITA

Name: ECOMOITA
Start: 2026-07-01
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Aveiro, Portugal

Code: 8fd8cc8709134801808ae00894930e37 Copied

Portugal Environment Manual work Environment Manual work Fixed dates

About the project

ECOMOITA

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

General objectives:- Improvement of the visiting and safety conditions at Quinta EcolEgica da Moita - QEM (https://www.quintaecologicadamoita.org/version-un), a 14 hectares oak forest that has been abandoned for about 6 years;- Valorization and promotion of natural and cultural heritage (namely, walking trails and green areas);- Promotion of sustainability, environmental awareness, and biodiversity protection;- Promotion of intercultural relationships, good environmental practices, and citizenship;- Promotion of specific skills in the field of cultural and natural heritage protection.Specific objectives: - Maintenance and clearance of walking trails;- Removal of invasive species and prevention of forest fires by controlling shrubs and invasive vegetation;- Maintenance and recovery of a wildlife pond;- Installation of shelters for wildlife;- Recovery of traditional walls and fountains;- Improvement and protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services;- Valorization of natural and cultural heritage through participation in leisure activities and workshops.

💼 What the programme involves

- Restoration and clearance work of some degraded trails and natural heritage;- Vegetation trimming and removal;- Improvement of local fauna, flora, and landscape, including fire prevention actions;- Building nest-boxes for birds, insects and bats;- Cleaning a pond for wildlife;- Control invasive species;- Presentation and discussion of the natural and social reality of the regions of origin of the participants;- Promotion of environmentally and socially responsible attitudes and values;

🏠 Accommodation on site

Participants will sleep in sports complex near QEM, on mattresses and with their sleeping bags. There will be 2 shared rooms (separated by gender). There are hot water showers also separated by gender in sports locker rooms.Participants have to bring their own towels and hygiene products, sleeping bag or sheetsblanket, and pillow. The organization will provide breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Lunches and dinners are prepared/cooked served at a canteen from Santa Casa da MisericErdias social complex, but some lunches will be served in the field (sandwiches, fruits, etc.), as well as mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. There will be a vegetarian option.

📍 About the location

The camp will take place at the Quinta EcolEgica da Moita (QEM), a 14 hectares forest that locates at the village of Oliveirinha, in a rural setting near the city of Aveiro, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FP1VUruHVgReL2Fm9 QEM used to be a very active educational forest but it has been abandoned for a few years and needs restoration and maintenance work to become visitable and a pedagogical forest again.

⚠️ Requirements

- High sense of citizenship and environmental protection.- Will to work for nature protection and improvement.- Will to learn and share nature protection techniques and good practice.- Language skills (English preferable, but also Portuguese, Spanish).- Always be punctual.- Always respect others opinions.- Will to interact with local community and elderly people.- Respect hygiene and safety measures.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.