Learn about relocating native grasses in a beautiful Eucalypt forest in Queensland, Australia

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  • Last activity: 10 Aug 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    I am a Botanical artist and Art teacher. I live on 5 acres of spotted gum forest in South East Queensland. I am 50 minutes from Noosa and the same to Inskip Point the stop off for Kgari the beautiful heritage listed Fraser Island. I need assistance to relocate native grasses and plants from the property to develop a garden area and clear some areas around the dam to allow the native plants to flourish. I also have some house painting and renovation projects .I have an art studio , fireplace and plenty of hikes and national parks within a short distance.

    To come to my place you must have your own car as there is no public transport

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I'm an artist and Art /English teacher. I enjoy travel and hiking and can introduce some beautiful small towns with farm produce and explore national parks nearby. The property is very quiet and peaceful with a resident family of wallabies!

  • Help

    Help

    Relocation of native grasses from the 5 acre property to develop a garden around the house. Clearing some timber debris and planting of native trees. Some use of brushcutter but mainly light gardening work.
    Some general house maintenance at times

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private Room in a large Queenslander house. Kitchen and bathroom are shared areas. 2 deck spaces. I will provide breakfast provisions and dinner from local fresh produce. Dietary requirements can be negotiated.
    I have free Wi Fi

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Noosa heads , Fraser island , restaurants cafes and beaches are all within an hour . The nearest main town 10 minutes away has a facilities for groceries shopping , medical and tourist information .

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    plenty of space for vans or campervan

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs accepted.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 149864571349

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