Learn about ecological gardening on the Silver coast, Portugal

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  Description

  Changing our environment in central Portugal into a more sustainable micro-world. We are a gay couple doing vegetable and floristic gardening on a ecological way. The gardening we do for our fun (physically and mentally) and for our own consumption. Three years ago we bought the predominantly pear fruit trees to save them - and us - from chemicals. In the surrounding area, agriculture, consisting of eucalyptus, pear trees and vineyards, functions almost exclusively conventionally (intensive, chemical). We are a small island in between and would like to convert this island in an organic way towards permaculture. Let's influence the environment of Bombarral.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Ferme

  

  Dev. durable

  

  LGBT+

  

  Bénévolat
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  45min. from/to Lisbon, less than 30min. to the coast (by car) as well as ecological aspects (solar power, heating, isolation, growing plants). Our intention is get to know each other in a period of at least 2 weeks. Getting to know the area is possible by taking our bicycle and if it fits we can give you a ride.

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  Aide

  We would apreciate your skills/interests in gardening, forestry tasks or maintenance. The period of 2 weeks is ment to reach a good personal relationsship.
  
  In view of the coming summer, it is important to get the irrigation system up to scratch again. Beside that we shall make a fence with plants. Apart from the general and permanent tasks of weeding and mowing there is always help in the forest. Improving the walls and the structure/roof of our shelter is still pending. An upcoming idea is doing a project in agroforestry for which we would apreciate your knowledge as well.
  
  As we depend on the weather conditions it might be necessary to work a full day in between and compensate it as well as within your individual schedule.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire
  Portugais: Intermédiaire
  Espagnol: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Conversation is central for understanding. Therefore I would be glad to teach german and english language. To learn portuguese language from a workaway member would be a plus or to learn portuguese together.
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  Hébergement

  At your personal disposal are heated bedroom/bath. Cooking and TV is meant to be central. We usually cook vegetarian styles in the evenings. Breakfast and lunch individually according to personal rhythm.

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  Autres infos...

  Touristic spots in the area are Buddha Eden, Peniche/Berlengas, Nazaré, Caldas da Rainha, Obidos, Alcobaça, Lourinhã with Dino-Parc...The distance to the village and train station is 4km.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Our cat is single. Therefore she is the boss in and around the house.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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