📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
I giardini di Pomona is a research center for bio-diversity conservation and sustainability. The aim of the center is to promote the conservation of bio-diversity and historic and natural heritage. In particular we research on specific trees such as Ficus Carica. The center organizes environmental education and advocacy. It is an experimental field for permaculture and dry-agriculture.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will help in the creation of a Food Forest following principles of Permaculture and dry-agriculture. They will also be involved in the picking of olives.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Shared flat with one shared toilet, hot shower and common kitchen.
📍 About the location
The center is located in the valley of Itria, one of the most beautiful spot of the region, characterized by trulli typical houses. The valley is rich in history and the countryside is sweet and wonderful for those who love walking in the nature. There is a bicycle path for those who like to cycle along the ancient roman aqueduct. There are many small towns in the proximity of the center where you can find typical markets well-known for the food and culinary tradition. The Adriatic sea is 20 km away from i giardini di Pomona .
⚠️ Requirements
Active people, tree lovers, interest in outdoor activities, permaculture and environment. Bring rain coat, warm and comfortable working clothes, long trousers to work in the field, comfortable shoes and warm sleeping bag.
ℹ️ Additional information
Due to the type of work, the camp require good health conditions.