Protected Meadows in Zitkova

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

It is known that cutting a meadow by scythe fosters its biodiversity. It is also known that it is fun. Therefore, every summer in the last 20 years, members of the environmental NGO ‘Brontosaurus Mařatice’ have been coming to Hutě natural reserve for annual haymaking. People of all ages and backgrounds have been cutting grass, collecting hay and watching the hills to flourish. This year is the first for workcampers to be there. Don’t miss it!

💼 What the programme involves

Depends on the weather and preceding groups. The job may include scything, raking and delivering hay to farmers, protecting trees, opening bio corridors, cleaning nearby stream, collecting biomass, collecting and drying herbs, building protective fences. We may also help the locals and do other natural reserve related tasks. Your help is also needed in our lodging place so cleaning, cooking and food delivery will also be part of the job. The meadows can be very wet so bring waterproof working shoes (or rubber boots) and rain-gear. Be aware that scythe is a dangerous tool and has to be handled cautiously.

🏠 Accommodation on site

In tents or in a cottage attic. In case of good weather it is also possible to sleep outdoors on the meadows. The nights can be very cold so bring a very warm sleeping bag, sleeping mat and warm clothes. You will wash yourself in a small stream next to the campsite and you’ll use dry toilets. Improvised hot shower may be setup. Food will be cooked by the volunteers in a well equipped kitchen.

📍 About the location

Natural reserve Hutě in White Carpathian Mountains close to Žítková village. The campsite is remote, located 2 km from the village and bus station. Study part: Lectures or visits on one or more of the following will be available: Hutě ecosystem, beekeeping, local history and myths (the so called “Goddesses of Zitkova”), birds ringing. Leisure time: A visit of beautiful Slovakian city of Trenčín will be scheduled on one of the free days but you can always hike in the mountains, swim in a nearby pond (2 km), collect mushrooms and herbs, sing or play music etc. Bring your musical instrument if you have any!

ℹ️ Additional information

The camp is suitable for volunteers who are not afraid of living and working in rougher conditions in close contact with nature. It is an amazing experience but be aware that there is no wifi, mobile signal is scarce and the place is quite remote. It is not recommended to people allergic to grasses (hay fever), wasps or bees.

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📅 Available sessions

SDA 408

23/07/2016 → 06/08/2016

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00

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

📍 Location

687 74 Žítková-Starý Hrozenkov, Czechia

Czech Republic

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Czech Republic Koruna (CZK / Kč)

Exchange rate

1 CZK = 0.041274 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:01 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

Czech English