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Help on our ecology center and reconnect with nature in La Paz, Mexico

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    This is an ecological education and retreat center focused on reconnection to Nature and the application of ecological and regenerative practices to build ecosystems and community resilience.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    We speak Spanish most of the time, but visitors speak mostly English. We have frequent visits from conservation nonprofit organizations and students from local universities doing research and community outreach. We have an ongoing monitoring program to record biodiversity in our area. We offer eco-arts practices and other training in environmental education. We grow an organic garden and offer experience in caring holistically for the garden, the different composts, and our animals. We have different eco-technologies and are constantly experimenting with new ways to be more efficient and sustainable. We welcome creative and innovative people willing to share and learn sustainable living practices!

  • Help

    Help

    We need responsible and self-started individuals that can participate and teach/learn about general facilities maintenance, solar system care, compost toilets maintenance; forestry and organic gardening, citizen science protocols and data records systematization; marketing strategies and social media post creation; holistic care for our hens and dogs, construction and art projects. Tasks will be assigned according to current needs and candidate skills. A minimum of 5 hrs a day, 5 days a week is required for room and board.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Beginner
    Italian: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Would love to teach Spanish my mother tong, or English my second mother tong. Would love to practice more French and Italian

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared rooms and shared bathrooms, if available, or individual tent with shared bathroom. Candidates need to bring their own sleeping bags and towels, toiletries, and personal medicines. All meals included are vegetarian and communal, we typically prepare them all together, but individual needs and preferences are the candidate's own responsibility. Medical services are not included. Transportation is not included, but candidates can go to the nearby city of La Paz once a week when we go get our supplies.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are a community based on respect and tolerance, we strive to live sustainably and save our resources while minimizing our impact on Earth. We want to regenerate our soil and reforest our area, we protect the dunes around us. We treat each other kindly and expect everyone to do the same.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have fast Internet via satellite. The common areas in the library and dinning room have WiFi.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Parking lot for camper van, not shaded if higher than 8 feet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a table with a variety of food items, including vegetables and meat, arranged on a table with a white background. The scene appears to be a family gathering or celebration.
The image depicts a group of people seated around a table in an outdoor setting, surrounded by a wooden structure with a thatched roof and curtains.
The image depicts a desert landscape with numerous cacti and bushes, featuring a cluster of buildings in the background, surrounded by a vast expanse of open space. The scene is characterized by its arid and barren environment.
A group of people are performing yoga on the beach, with some sitting and others standing, all facing the same direction, in a peaceful and serene outdoor setting. The scene is one of tranquility and relaxation.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene, featuring a row of tents in the background, with a body of water and lush greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a group of people sitting on the floor in a circular arrangement, surrounded by papers and art supplies, engaged in a creative activity.
The image features a woman standing in front of a rustic wall, with her hands clasped together, wearing a grey tie-dye dress, and smiling at the camera.

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