Ecological Reserve Santana do Riacho, Brazil

5.0
(9 reviews)9

Help build a native species nursery in Serra do Cipó

Help a sustainable project
9 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
7 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Help establish from scratch a native seedling nursery of the Cerrado in Serra do Cipó. We are looking for volunteers with an interest in conservation and ecological restoration. Experience with nurseries, seedling production, botany, or native species will be a big plus. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge while living an experience in nature, archaeology, and cultural astronomy.

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Ecological Reserve

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Creating true social impact
  • 5 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 15. Life on land
  • 7 4. Quality education
  • 6 13. Climate action
  • 2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Vanessa

United States

5

Ninguém merece mais o título de “super anfitrião”! Marina e Gustavo são incrivelmente educados, apaixonados pelo projeto e atentos às necessidades dos voluntários, além das responsabilidades do projeto. O prepósito do projeto é incrivelmente importante e me sinto honrado em ter feito a minha parte para trazer mais visibilidade a um projeto tão necessário. O espaço é bem equipado, espaçoso e uma extensão do amor e cuidado que Marina e Gustavo colocam nessa iniciativa. Gratidão, família! Até mais!

over 1 year ago


MARINA replied

Thank you very much for the delivery, care and attention Vanessa !!

Enrique

Brazil

5

A reserva tem missão importantíssima para a história do Brasil no mundo: preservar mais de 50 sítios arqueológicos da região, contendo pinturas rupestres e sepultamentos com mais de 8 mil anos de história! O fundador Gustavo Villa e a diretora Marina Gomide são dois apaixonados por astronomia cultural (a partir da cosmopercepção dos povos originários) e história, e têm como objetivo educar e conscientizar estudantes, adultos, governantes e moradores sobre a preservação desses sítios arqueológicos, além da fauna e flora endêmicos do serrado mineiro; que só existem aqui.

over 1 year ago

Marina

Brazil

5

Minha experiência na reserva foi sensacional! É um ambiente muito agradável com pessoas comprometidas com a preservação do cerrado! Tive um convívio super agradável com os anfitriões que me deixaram super a vontade durante a minha estadia.

almost 2 years ago


MARINA replied

Thank you for your commitment and support, it was all wonderful!!

Áster

Argentina

5

Foi uma experiência única e inesquecível. Aprendi muito sobre questões de conservação ambiental e arqueológica e consegui me conectar com a natureza e a região. E as tarefas foram muito interessantes!

almost 2 years ago


MARINA replied

Thank you very much for all the effort and for helping us develop our first game!!!

Viviane

Brazil

5

Foi uma experiência bacana. A sede está em construção e as instalações são muito confortáveis. Gustavo e Marina são bem atenciosos e prestativos. O local fica bem isolado da cidade, a paisagem é simplesmente incrível com muitas montanhas próximas para conhecer e percorrer.

over 2 years ago

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