ijgd 25325

About this camp: The Eifel is Germany’s youngest volcanic region, known for its abundant mineral springs and volcanoes. The project aims to establish climate-resilient forests and involves activities such as releasing young plants, removing vegetation from historical sites, and engaging in school-related projects in collaboration with local students and teachers.




Work: – Create climate-resilient forests by releasing young plants on farms.- Remove vegetation at the Glaadt castle ruins to prevent decay.- Remove fences in nature conservation areas.- Launch an outdoor fitness park and redesign green classrooms at local schools.- Collaborate with students and teachers in Jnkerath and Stadtkyll.



Accommodation and Food: – Stay in log cabins with shared rooms at a forest youth camp.- Shared facilities include a communal kitchen and lounge.- Vegetarian or vegan meal options are available, with money provided for shopping.



Leisure Activities: – Optional hikes to the maars on Saturdays.- Excursions to Rursee lake on Wednesdays.- Possibilities for trips to Cologne, Trier, and Luxembourg City.



Start Date: 2025-08-23



End Date: 2025-09-12



Camp Code: ijgd 25325



Extra Fee/ Camp Fee: 0



(In addition to the VolTra application fee paid through this webpage, the local workcamp organization will collect the additional “Extra Fee/Camp Fee” of the above amount from participants on the first day of the workcamp to support the operation of local projects).