National Park Meinweg
STICHTING INTERNATIONALE WERKKAMPEN
Naturschutzstation Haus Wildenrath
Wegberg, Germany
Description
The Meinweg is a beautiful piece of nature of approx 1800 hectares. It is located in the easternmost corner of Central Limburg and is enclosed on three sides through Germany. The name "Meinweg" originated from the Celtic word "gemeyne", which means "together". It was the "Gemeinde Weide" of the 14 villages that controlled and used the area. Now there are 6 of these villages in the Netherlands and 8 villages in Germany. The Meinweg National Park is of great significance geologically, due to the terraced landscape that is unique for the Netherlands, with three steep transitions between the various terraces. These were created by erosion of the sediments deposited in the distant past by Rijn and Maas and by shifts in the earth's crust. Volunteers will be working on several options: 1. Environmental activities in the National Park de Meinweg 2. Restorational activities at the environmental protection station Haus Wildenrath 3. Promotion of the national Meinweg and the Grenspark.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accomodation will be in the environmental protection station Haus Wildenrath. It has two dorms, one for men, one for women. Field beds are available, you can bring your own sleeping mat or airbed as well as sleepingbag. There is a meeting room and kitchen available. Cooking and cleaning are planned and done independently within the group. Each participant is expected to take part in the CCC (cooking-cleaning-crew).
Training during the activity
We will provide participants access to online training modules provided by the European Solidarity Corps and/ or SIW.
Participant profile
Participants must enjoy nature and be interested in the geografical and historical details of the project. It is also important that you enjoy working together in teams and that you are interested in making international contacts.
Activity dates
From 18/08/2024 to 31/08/2024
Activity location
Naturparkweg 2, Wegberg, Germany
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Netherlands
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/07/2024 23:59