Guardians of earth and water
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 a hands on approach in the existing 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 organizer. All meals are vegan and 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 various connections from the airports and the nearest railway station.
Training during the activity
There will be lectures about permacultural practices and the importance of soil regeneration and practical training in gardening skills overlooked by experienced trainers and gardeners. An engineer specialized in the field of water management and permaculture will lead the participants while working on the construction of a pond.
Participant profile
All people between 18 and 30 who love nature. Perople who want to protect an help restoration of nature and want to learn how to grow healthy organic food improve y of soil. People who are interested in helping to improve the situation of water managment through finishing the construction of a water pond. Open minded people that love to have fun in a summer camp with likeminded people from diverse countries and cultures, working, cooking laughing together and singing and dancing at campfires. And if you are courious how it is to live in an ecovillage in the countryside you are welcome! If you prefer to walk through woods and meadows or visit lively cities like Hamburg, Bremen or Hannover or follow sporting activities - all of that and more is possible.
Activity dates
From 14/06/2026 to 29/06/2026
Activity location
Ginsterweg 3, Steyerberg, Germany
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/04/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000347969