The peat bog is a wetland classified as a sensitive natural area. Around ten years ago, the commune of Louvie-Juzon undertook the restoration and enhancement of this former pastoral site. It is now managed by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. The former barn is now a guest house. Numerous awareness-raising activities are carried out on site throughout the year for schoolchildren and local residents. The Auga peat bog is home to some remarkable plant and animal species. The workcamp will not only be an opportunity to help preserve this unique site, but also to discover all its secrets thanks to the many specialists who will be on hand to show you around.
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Come and take part in the project to protect the Auga peat bog! Right in the middle of Béarn, this sensitive natural area is a unique mosaic of ecosystems in the Pyrenean foothills! One of the main aims of the project will be to create several stone paths in the form of Japanese steps. In addition to this specific task, there will be other secondary tasks on the site, such as thermal brush-cutting, small-scale lumbering and the removal of certain invasive exotic plant species...
You will be accompanied by a technical guide who will show you traditional techniques.
Konaklama ve Yemek
You will have accommodation in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, kitchen and communal living room where you will find a very pretty view of the surrounding countryside.You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together.A budget will be allocated to the leaders, and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local produce.
WIFI available, laundry done by hand.Together, you'll help organise community life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using locally sourced produce. Our aim is to encourage vegetarian eating using local, seasonal produce, while respecting participants' diets and discovering local cuisine together.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
The commune of Louvie-Juzon is located at the gateway to the Ossau valley, just a stone's throw from the Pyrenees mountain range. Between the mountains and the sheep and cow pastures, this site, right in the middle of nature, will be an opportunity to discover this village, its inhabitants, its gastronomic specialities and the nearby hiking trails.
Notlar
Don't forget to bring work clothes and shoes that won't get dirty.
In the mountains, despite the sunshine, the weather is surprising and can change rapidly.
For leisure activities, you'll need to pack clothes suited to the climate (warm fleece or jumper, shorts and hiking trousers, windbreaker, down jacket, warm socks, etc.). For hiking, high-top, notched shoes are recommended. Don't forget sun protection (a hat or cap is essential, sunglasses with a high protection factor because of the intense reflection, sun cream with a high protection factor IP 30-50, etc.) and a swimming costume for swimming or white-water activities.
For accommodation, remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and a towel. You should also bring a rucksack (in addition to your luggage), comfortable trainers and a pair of flip-flops. You'll also need to pack these essential accessories: a mobile phone charger, hiking poles (not compulsory, but recommended), a water bottle, a set of bandages and a headlamp or torch.
Social events will be organised in collaboration with our leaders and according to your wishes. In particular, we'll be organising themed evenings in each country. If you'd like to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't hesitate to take it with you.
