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My wife and I live in a small town in the countryside, in the state of São Paulo. We live near the Carlos Botelho State Park, one of the most conserved areas of the Atlantic Forest in the world. In our forest farm, we have a project of ecological restoration, education, hosting, honey production and others. The local area is suitable for outdoor activities like walking, kayaking and cycling.
We are vegeterians and seek to consume organic products. We believe that plant-based diet is essential for the future of the planet and the evolution of humans.
The reserve is bit isolated, five kilometers from the village. The conditions are quite natural, suitable for experienced travelers. There is 3G signal. No wifi available. You will have to prepare your own meals. Food will be provided in the kitchen, vegetables are mainly organic products.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The visitors will have the opportunity to learn about some methods of ecological restoration of the Atlantic Forest, ecosanitation, among others. Such as the community garden. We also have knolege on Brazilian history, its social aspects, food production and economy.
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ONGOING PROJECTS
Ecological restoration: planting native Atlantic Forest seedlings in degraded areas and riparian forests. The goal is to rebuild the ecological structure of the original forest, to bring back clean water and native animals and plants.
Single track: implementation of a bicycle single track within the forest.
Trail maintenance.
( Enthusiasm and initiatives are welcome)
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PROJETOS EM ANDAMENTO
Restauração ecológica: plantio de mudas nativas da mata Atlantica em áreas degradadas e nas matas ciliares. O objetivo é reconstruir a estrutura ecológica da floresta original, trazer de volta a água limpa e animais e plantas nativas.
Single track: implantação de uma single track dentro da floresta. O objetivo é abrir trilhas para passeio de bicicletas.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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
We don’t prepare meals. We provide a lot of provisions for the volunteers , including extra food, like cereals, organics, full provision of authentic honey,peanut butter, fruits like bananas, orange, apple, tangerine, lemon and avocado (depending on the season).
Comfortable bedroom. Private.
What else ...
The main local attraction is the Carlos Botelho State Parck, one of the most preserved area of the Atlantic Forest.
How to get here by bus:
1- from São Paulo to Sorocaba / from Sorocaba to São Miguel Arcanjo / from São Miguel Arcanjo to Abaitinga ( local bus) .
2- from São Paulo to São Miguel Arcanjo / from São Miguel Arcanjo to Abaitinga ( local bus) .
Cities in Brazil usually offer buses to all locations with several times a day.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We accept campervans !!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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The nature in their forest is astonishing and it's amazing to see their effort and how they manage to rebuild the… read more
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The nature in their forest is astonishing and it's amazing to see their effort and how they manage to rebuild the… read more
Malheureusement, nous ne les avons pas connus car ils étaient absents. C'est vraiment dommage car le but était de partager avec eux leurs projets, leurs idées et leur quotidien. Nous regrettons vraiment beaucoup de ne pas les avoir rencontrés.
Ils ont tout de même… read more
Nos cuidamos da parte da agrofloresta, que está em estagio inicial, e você precisa ser bem pró-ativo mas eles também te darão suporte.
Assim nos… read more
Edi and Adilson are awesomes hosts. They provide good food, don't push too much about work and are so funny!
I stayed in a beautiful house in the midle of nature, where I could experience silence and wild life.
Besides all of that I learned a lot about agroforestry, what I… read more
