EcoCentre Zapovedniks - Russia

International volunteer camp "Kologriv forest" (Kostroma region)

When: 27 August - 10 September 2011
Where: Kologriv Forest Nature Reserve which was established to preserve Southern taiga natural complexes, Russia
Short description:
• Volunteers will help in cleaning and clearing forest paths, ground stabilization, construction of 2 small bridges and beaver/Russian Desman/European mink watch station.
• An eco-tour in the reserve with environmental games, contact with local community, and discussions about forests.

Oaks planting

When: 17-18 September 2011
Where: National park "Ugra" in Kaluga region, Russia
Short description: Four active participants with a coordinator will transfer the collected acorns to National park "Ugra' in Kaluga Region. The park has its own oak nursery where oak acorns are planted and taken care of before being transplanted to the forest one year after. The participants will be able to help workers of the park in planting new oak acorns in the nursery and transplanting the small oaks in the forest. They will also be able to take part in the excursion about the history of local forests and the current condition of broad-leaved forests in Russia and Europe.

Green up your forest

When: 24 September 2011
Where: Moscow, Russia
Short description: Volunteer clean up in Moscow "Izmailovo" during the week environmental actions "Local fest". We would like to attract as many active young people as possible for this event. After the "green up" participants will be invited to spend time in the park and have a creative picnic.

Movie screening "Tree shorts"

When: 25 September 2011
Where: café "Tree house", Moscow, Russia
Short description: Movie screening "Tree shorts"

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