OBEDSKA BARA, KUPINOVO

Name: OBEDSKA BARA, KUPINOVO
Start: 2016-08-21
End: 2016-09-03
Location: Kupinovo, Serbia

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Special Nature Reserve Obedska Bara is the second oldest protected area in the world (the oldest in Europe) and a wetland of international importance (listed as a Ramsar site and IBA and IPA area). Obedska Bara, famous ornithological site, is an oxbow lake surrounded with marsh and forest habitats. Wetlands are among the world s most threatened ecosystems and this one has been gravely degraded, the most important problem being the overgrowing and disappearance of wet meadows.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will be included in the project Return of the Ibis of wet meadows revitalization by removing tree branches and clearing other vegetation. This will be the 19th camp we have organized here since 1997; so far because of our activities several bird species have returned and the working site has the richest bird fauna in the reserve. Some work in the area of medieval fortress will be done.

🏠 Accommodation on site

in two renovated houses in Ethno Park, sleeping on folding beds and mats. Volunteers need to bring sleeping bags. Food will be prepared for volunteers.

📍 About the location

Obedska Bara (www.obedskabara.rs) is located 50km from Belgrade and 75km from Novi Sad. Lectures on wetlands and Obedska Bara s recent environmental problems will be given. Volunteers can also swim in the lake and the river Sava, watch the birds and explore the beautiful nature of the area.

⚠️ Requirements

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📅 Available sessions

VSS27

21/08/2016 → 03/09/2016

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Kupinovo, Serbia

Serbia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Serbia Dinar (RSD / Дин.)

Exchange rate

1 RSD = 0.008542 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Serbian