The workcamp will be hosted by Alice, who has started her project to create the A Naca agri-bike camp in the town of Limina, in the province of Messina. The project aims to revitalise the Sicilian rural areas and protect them from being destroyed by fire. The A Naca agri-bike camp is located on a non-intensive farm in an unspoilt and sparsely populated area where volunteers can learn about regenerative agriculture and sustainability. It focuses on environmental sustainability, aims to connect people with nature and also provides a place for bikers to stop or repair their bikes, as well as welcoming hikers.
İş Tanımı
The focus of the project is permaculture, agriculture and rural empowerment. At the beginning of the camp there will be a day of introduction and getting to know the place with team building activities to promote a good group atmosphere. At the beginning of the camp there will be a day of introductions and getting to know the place with team building activities to promote a good group atmosphere. Each activity will be preceded by an explanation of the meaning of the activity and specifics related to the history, place and context. Most of the activities will be related with the general management of the land. In particular they will be related to vegetable growing and management of vegetable garden, fruit and vegetable picking and processing, taking care and watering small trees and plants, small building, manual and art projects with wood and recycled materials. Volunteers will help with the day-to-day management of the land, and specific activities may arise from specific skills/aptitudes of the volunteers. Tasks can be organised in small groups (2-3 people) who take turns in the activities. Activities last from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Lunch is prepared by the volunteers that will turn day by day. Dish washing also will be in charge of volunteers. Afternoons are free. In the evenings, collective activities are encouraged, perhaps around a campfire or with board games and musical instruments. Study session - Alice (the host) will introduce the idea behind the A Naca project by sharing her personal experience and vision of how to empower rural areas.
Konaklama ve Yemek
Only vegetarian food will be provided for cooking. There will be four glamping tents, each 5m in diameter, with real inside. The toilet currently available is a composting toilet. Water comes from a well, and it s possible to fill tanks for personal use. The solar shower is outside. Drinking water comes from public wells provided by the town of Antillo. The warehouse is the only indoor space where cooking will take place and is fully equipped. It is possible to cook with gas or wood. Electricity is only available close to the warehouse, which is also where cooking takes place and is fully equipped. There is a canopy to take shelter from the rain.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
The municipality of Limina is about 15 minutes by car from S.Alessio/S.Teresa di Riva, which are easily reached by train. Two daily buses (ATM) arrive in the vicinity of the camp site. Nearby are the Ranciara Gorges, which you can visit or take a refreshing swim in, if the season permits; the Sanctuary of Mount Kalfa (1000m with a view of Etna) and small villages. By bus or by internal arrangement among volunteers and host it is possible to reach the villages on the coast (S.Alessio, S.Teresa di Riva) or visit Savoca and Taormina. If you are interested in trekking and nature walks, there are many suggestive paths around here.
Notlar
Interest in agriculture. For volunteers that like rural area and hikers lovers.
