EcoSummerCamp - Practical introduction into ecological farming and nature restoration
Permakulturpark am Lebensgarten Steyerberg (PaLS) gGmbH
Steyerberg, Germany
Description
In the beautifully situated permacultural park at Steyerberg, Germany, the participants will learn in a practical way about the future of ecological farming. By a combination of theory lessons and practical work in the market garden they will experience what it needs to produce very healthy organic vegetables and to help to restore depleted soils at the same time. They will work together with skilled permacultural gardeners and motivated long-term volunteers from different countries. There will be a lot of leisure activities and fun. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the residents of the ‘Lebensgarten’, one of the first ecovillages in Germany, and share their experiences of living in a community.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Participants spend the nights in comfortable tents surrounded by nature on the site of the permaculture park. Sleeping bags, sleeping mats and additional blankets will be provided by the organiser. Meals are provided and will be eaten together, with some of the food consisting of fresh organic vegetables from our own market garden. The journey to and from the site can be made by public transport (plane or train). There are continuous connections from the airport and the nearest railway station. The permacultural park is located directly at the terminus of a public bus line.
Training during the activity
There will be lectures about market gardening, permacultural practices and the importance of soil regeneration and practical training in gardening skills overlooked by experienced trainers and gardeners.
Participant profile
Participants between the age of 18 and 30 are welcome if they are really interested in gaining theoretical and practical knowledge about ecological gardening in a market garden system, permaculturul practices and regeneration of depleted soils. The camp is designed for open minded people that want to learn how to overcome the problems of conventional farming and their impacts on nature in a group of like minded people from all over europe. Gardening skills are not required.
Activity dates
From 16/06/2025 to 29/06/2025
Activity location
Ginsterweg 3, Steyerberg, Germany
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Greece, Poland, United Kingdom, Norway, Portugal, Spain
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/03/2025 23:59