Eco Nursery & Sustainable Gardening 🪴
The experience
In the heart of Ecuador, where all the towns you’ll find exist, there is a fascinating place: Santo Domingo Tsáchilas.
Join our ecological nursery and learn about plant propagation, natural substrates, and sustainable agriculture.
This project is perfect for patient people, plant lovers, and ecology enthusiasts who are interested in learning natural and sustainable techniques while living surrounded by tropical nature.
What you offer
5 hours of help per day
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 3
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
The activities include:
Irrigation and care of plants
Organization and cleaning of the nursery
Preparation of substrates and organic fertilizers
Propagation and reproduction of plants
Signage and identification of species.
We believe in collaborative work and in building this ecological space together.
That is why each volunteer contributes 3 USD per day, intended to cover part of the food, tools, materials, and maintenance of the project.
What you get
3 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Holistic Therapies:
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Activities & Shift
Activities include:
Irrigation and care of plants
Organization and cleaning of the nursery
Preparation of substrates and organic fertilizers
Propagation and reproduction of plants
Signage and identification of species
Ecological cleaning and maintenance of green areas
We are looking for volunteers with positive energy, an interest in sustainability, and a desire to learn.
Rules
Rules:
We keep our bodies and minds healthy