Adventurous… technology-free workcamp for nature lovers!!! Hard physical work!
PROJECT: This is the fifth time that the community of Lauterbach invites a workcamp. Most of all, the ranger of Lauterbach is very happy to be supported by a workcamp at different environmental and construction tasks in a nature protection area!
WORK: Different tasks are waiting for you to help with: First, the international helpers will work on the maintenance of a hiking trail in the forest. Then, you will work on a hillside which needs to be secured. So-called “neophytes” (invasive non-native vegetation) need to be removed in the nature protection area. You will cut and clear those plants. Furthermore, cleaning and clearing of vegetation needs to be done in biotopes like ponds and tarns. Probably you will also repair fences and maintain grasslands with fruit trees. Be prepared for hard physical work! Due to working in damp and steep areas (ponds), rubber boots and/or sturdy shoes are necessary for working effectively!
ACCOMMODATION: Outside of the community in the middle of the forest lies a very cosy and basic blockhouse which will be the group’s accommodation for three weeks. There will be a kitchen, living room and two sleeping rooms (sleeping bags and mats have to be brought!). Toilets are at hand and there is a tube with cold water. Showers can be used at a public swimming pool to which each of the participants gets free entry – bathing clothes will come in handy. You will have to be flexible and like this kind of adventure - living outside the community this way. Due to the position of the house we remind you that there will not be access to internet and no coverage for mobile phones. Just be prepared to spend three wonderful, adventurous weeks away from your busy and usual everyday life!
LOCATION: Lauterbach is situated in the heart of the Black Forest nature park close to the cities of Schramberg and Rottweil approx. 100 km south of Stuttgart, close to the Swabian Albs (not Alps!!). So there will be a lot of possibilities to hike and experience nature first hand. Just step out of the door and find yourself surrounded by beautiful nature! It will be possible to see some surrounding places of interests and towns/cities you might be curious to get to know. Towns like Rottweil have a long history, astounding architecture and other cultural highlights to discover. Be aware that you´ll live idyllically yet isolated in a wooden blockhouse outside the community!
NEXT AIRPORT: Stuttgart
NEXT BUS/TRAIN STATION: Lauterbach, Schramberg