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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
12 Aug 2020
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Description
I have small wild bird and red Sqiurel sanctuary in the Italian Alps south east of Torino, Italy. A small mountain house built in 1774 is currently getting a new roof and I need help with tree, bird and squirrel conservation- chainsaw work, nesting box construction and animal husbandry/ rabbits and fowl . In exchange I offer hearty mountain food and a room in cottage or a modern campervan .
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Animal Care
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The local area, Angrogna/ Torino province, and mountain culture is very old. Mountain live offers great air, veiws and produce- local goat cheese and wild mushrooms and a chance to step back in time .
Help
Forestry duties, planting trees and bird conservation- building nesting boxes and pest control.some greenhouse Gardening and some small scale mushroom farming duties- sowing and picking for food.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Mountain cottage built in 1775- rennovated and a modern campervan is available.
What else ...
Location is half way up the Alps -1000 metres above sea level in the Valley val pellice- great walking, cycling, canoeing, wild mushrooms. Pra nation park is close by .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
