OUTDOOR WORK BENEATH THE GLACIER

There will be various environmental tasks, such as tree-planting and tree-cutting. We will also help repair environmental damages after animals. Other possible tasks include turfing grass; cleaning tasks, such as clearing fields of rocks, fences and trash; beautifying the area around. We will also possibly help remove an invasive species called - Rumex Longifolius, which has been used in Iceland in order to control soil erosion and revegetate eroded areas. In some places it has spread more than is desirable and being a foreign specie it endangers the native species. Those interested can help out with farm activities, such as taking care of the animals, cultivating potatoes and vegetables. Participants are invited to take a look at the cows in the stalls, assist in milking them if interested or just tending to them in general. The group will also be taking care of trees, cutting and planting them.The weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable, and it can be cold, even in summer. Be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and be sure to bring warm winter clothes as the tasks take place outside and it can get cold. Bring warm under-layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag and gloves. Volunteers might be asked to do other related tasks and some flexibility is required depending on the advance of the different tasks, weather conditions and current needs.