Canadian Adventure in the Kootenays, Canada

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  Beschreibung

  We live on a beautiful acreage in the Creston Valley, nestled in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. Between our outdoorsy adventure lifestyle, both myself and Wade work in Natural Resource Stewardship and Sustainability, are raising three teen boys, planning a certified organic cider orchard and whatever next exciting opportunity that we come up with.
  
  We have three key projects for this year:
  
  Dead Horse (Dodds) Creek Restoration Project - For decades Dead Horse Creek has been neglected and used as a dumping ground for residential and agricultural waste. Debris from farmland clearing was pushed into the creek and invasive species have moved in. Up stream and down stream of our property the creek has been culverted, channelized, and subject to heavy pesticide/herbicide use. Farming is sustainable and compatible with other values including biodiversity and clean water ecosystems and one of our first priorities is to start a restoration project on our property by:
  
  Removing residential and agricultural waste
  Removing excessive biomass debris
  Removing invasive species
  Enhancing aquatic and riparian habitat
  Establishing a wildlife corridor
  
  Back Field Expansion Project - We are expanding the agricultural potential of our back field this year for our future cider orchard. At some point in the last 120 years the land had been cleared but currently the area is a tangle of burdock, gone-wild cherry trees and scrub. We are clearing the land up to the coniferous trees that we will be leaving as part of the wildlife corridors we are maintaining. Work will include cutting trees and bucking and stacking wood, piling brush, and removing any rocks or old agricultural waste. Next spring, we will work the land to get it ready for planting.
  
  Lower Field Fencing Project – So far, we have 50 root stock pear and 15 heirloom apple trees in our mini nursery and we are eager to give them the room they need to grow. This year we will be fencing our lower field. Work will include prepping for fencing, support where needed on fencing and transplanting fruit trees.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  As outlined in the section below, Creston is a fantastic place to visit. We enjoy travel and sharing stories about our adventures. For some help around our farm and home we would be more than willing to host visitors to our great community.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  We are looking for help with our home and property, particularly someone skilled in cooking and cleaning who would also like to do outdoor chores including supporting our plans for:
  
  Our property and orchard:
  Clearing land
  Fencing
  Planting, pruning and maintaining fruit trees
  Veggie gardening
  Landscaping and perennial gardening
  
  Other:
  Painting
  House renovations

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Czech: Grundkenntnisse
  Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  I am a beginner Spanish speaker and Wade is a beginner Czech speaker. Our daughter (no longer at home) is fluent in Czech and our boys went to French immersion school during their elementary school years.
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  Unterkunft

  Room in house or space provided for campervan or RV.

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  Was noch ...

  Our acreage is located 2 min away from Creston, a great town in Ktunaxa Territory in southern BC with so much to see and do. There are multiple ski hills within 2 hours of our home including White Water, Kimberley, and Red Mountain. Kootenay Lake is just 20 minutes away and the Goat River, a short bike ride down the road. Four wineries are within biking distance and the Creston Valley also hosts a micro-distillery and brewery.
  
  Notable local events include the Blossom Festival, Kaslo Jazz Festival, Shambala, Fall Fair and a vibrant Farmers' Market. There is a recreation complex, golf course and lots of hiking, mountain biking, fishing and hunting opportunities.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  Dieser Gastgeber nimmt gern Digital Nomads bei sich auf.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  We have both an area close to water, power and convenience and another area beside a creek with lots of privacy but no amenities.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  zwei

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  Arbeitszeiten

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week, may include weekends as needed.