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Our project is a 25 acre nature reserve and outdoor education campus located in the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun country, that aims to inspire people to steward the nature in their own backyards and learn how, collectively, we can protect these natural gifts for future generations.
Within the nature reserve, restorations are ongoing by sculpting the lands with specialized native species, reestablishing ‘Cajun’ prairie, planting over a thousand regionally native trees, creating wetland habitats for declining amphibians and rare fishes, creating pollinator habitats from native hibiscus, swamp milkweed, and many more regional plants to aid declining butterflies, native bees and others, and traditionally growing food without pesticides using permaculture, Creole and other indigenous methods.
So far, hundreds of local youth and other community members have helped with the restoration of the land and participated in our programs.
We live on the property along with 20 chicken, 5 ducks, 9 sheep, 6 bunnies, 1 dog, 1 turtles and many fish. For our day job, we work from home: my husband is an artist (eco-art/bio-art) and biologist and I am his studio manager. We are a pretty fun family (if I can say so myself) and love welcoming people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a multicultural family (French/Tunisian/Swiss/American) leaving in a unique part of the world. You'll get to discover the festive culture of Cajun country, with its food, music and many many festivals. We are located 30 minutes from Lafayette, 45 minutes from Baton Rouge and about 2 hours from New Orleans. You'll also get to be part of Arnaudville community, a burgeoning town with a lot of creative energy. Volunteering with us, you'll learn a lot about Louisiana's nature and environment. Oh and also you'll eat good food.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are currently looking for volunteers to help us prepare for our yearly Halloween Art & Nature Festival, an event to celebrate Halloween, Louisiana's special natural surroundings, the Gulf of Mexico and planet Earth, through art, culture, food and science.
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We leave in a small house, but we will fit you in.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a studio space with good internet connection that we use ourselves for work.
Space for parking camper vans
Any size welcome, we have 25 acres, we will fit you in...
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We got to listen to Brandon give a couple… read more
They are amazing. I had a lot of laugh with them, their friends and the kids which are energetic and super nice.
Rou, is the sweetest dog I've ever met.
I'm missing them all so much, I'd really like to come back.
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Please lemme know when you guys will be in France. Wish we'll meet up again
