ESC Greenbelt Camp
Service Civil International Österreich
Vienna, Austria
Description
The dry grasslands of the so-called “Weinviertler Klippenzone” in the European Green Belt along the border between Austria and Czech Republic are habitat of a lot of different rare plants and animal species. To maintain these habitats and to avoid invasion of bushes into the grasslands it is necessary to establish regular management. Biotope maintenance like mowing or removing bushes or neophytes will be implemented on rupicolous or steppic grasslands in protected areas - situated amidst a beautiful wine-growing landscape. This helps to preserve rare species like the critically endangered Feather Grass (Stipa tirsa) or the butterfly Mountain Alcon Blue (Phengaris rebeli).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The accommodations will be very basic. First week we will sleep in tents, whereas second week we will have simple shared group accommodation. The food will mostly be prepared by YOU. We will make teams for each day who will cook for the rest. We will arrange what to cook according to your needs (special diets, allergies etc.), but food will be simple and will try to avoid meat and expensive treats.
Training during the activity
Participant profile
Are you passionate about nature and eager to make a difference? Join us as a volunteer and help protect biodiversity, endangered species, and natural habitats in Lower Austria. Along the way, you'll gain hands-on experience and strengthen your communication, organisational, teamwork, and social skills while working in an international environment.
Activity dates
From 04/09/2026 to 19/09/2026
Activity location
Schottengasse 3a/1/42, Vienna, Austria
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
Activity topics
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/07/2026 10:00
Project code
2026-1-AT01-ESC51-VTJ-000403696