Description
Our society was established in 1991 in order to bring local control to the projects and activities taking place on the farm, and as a support and monitoring agency for the resident stewards. The farm serves to teach, demonstrate and develop values and practical skills for ecological land stewardship for the benefit of Cortes islanders and others who come to the farm to learn, thereby strengthening the relationship between community and land.The Board of Directors ensures that all activities taking place on the land are properly monitored and fall within the conservation covenants.The stewards are a diverse group of people with varying backgrounds and values. Common belief in the principles of land trusting, a deep respect for the land, and a belief in the purposes of the constitution provide the ongoing framework for all of our activities. Haying, maintenance of farm equipment, milking and other farm activities, as well as the day-to-day organization and operation of the farm and the operation of projects are the responsibility of the stewards.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
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Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We pride ourselves on providing hands-on access to education and training, supplemented by an extensive library, art, dance and music studios, market garden, orchard, lake and trails. Your home, while you stay with us, is a beautiful place, located right on the edge of Gunflint Lake. In addition to providing accommodation. The farm is a hub on Cortes Island, being home to the food security guild, the Vancouver Island regional library, and access to the Easter Bluff and K'was Park trail networks.
We also host a variety of workshops, with participants from all over the country!
Aide
We're big fans of doing projects together! You'll be helping out in the gardens, landscaping around our education center and front of farm, helping with our herd of cows and flock of sheep,
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
Shared accommodation in our beautiful, historic farm house perched on the edge of Gunflint Lake. You will have your own room, with shared kitchen, living room and bathrooms.
Autres infos...
Cortes Island is rich in hiking trails, ocean walks, lakes to swim in. We are 2 ferries away from Campbell River (which is the closest city). The island is spread out and while you can walk or bike, sometimes a car is the best option for transportation.
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
You may be used to high speed in urban environments, here on the outer islands, we call it high speedish as it can be intermitent and interupted.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week