📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Within the framework of the preservation of the Sensitive Natural Areas project, the department of Herault wish to consolidate and secure the Reals mill, which represents a strong interest in biodiversity (bat’s house). Indeed, this mill could then be occupied by protected species of bats. Located at the water edge, the nautical base of Reals constitutes a privileged place for the athletes of the French team of canoe-kayak, and hosted one of the world championships. This beautiful and sunny area surrounded by nature, characteristic of the South of France, will bring you warmth, good mood, and satisfactions!
💼 What the programme involves
Firstly, your job will be to get rid of some plants and roots which are gradually degrading the mill. After that, your task will be to secure the mill and gradually rehabilitate it.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated under tents at the municipal camping of Cessenon-sur-Orb. If you have a tent you can bring it. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together.
📍 About the location
Located 34km to the lake of Salagou, 30km to Narbonne and 18km to Béziers, the municipality of Cessenon-sur-Orb will offer you a wide range of activities (hiking, water sports…) and many places of historical heritage to visit! For more informations: http://www.cessenon.fr/
ℹ️ Additional information
Do not forget to take working shoes and clothes, as well as sun protection (hats, creams, caps, sunglasses,), and your sleeping bag.
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.