National Park Meinweg
National Park Meinweg- Wegberg, Germany
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
The Meinweg is a beautiful piece of nature spanning 
approximately 1800 hectares. It is located in the easternmost corner of Central Limburg and is enclosed on three sides by Germany. The name “Meinweg” originated from the Celtic word “gemeyne,” which means “together.”. It was the “Gemeinde Weide” of the 14 villages that controlled and used the area. Now there are 6 of these villages in the Netherlands and 8 villages in Germany. The Meinweg National Park is of great geological significance due to the terraced landscape that is unique for the Netherlands, with three steep transitions between the various terraces. These were created by erosion of the sediments deposited in the distant past by Rijn and Maas and by shifts in the earth’s crust.
Volunteers will be working on several options:
1. Environmental activities in the National Park de Meinweg
2. Restorational activities at the environmental protection station Haus Wildenrath
3. Promotion of the national Meinweg and the Grenspark.
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
We will provide participants with access to online training modules provided by the European Solidarity Corps and/or SIW.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
Participants must enjoy nature and be interested in the geographical and historical details of the project. It is also important that you enjoy working together in teams and that you are interested in making international contacts.
ACTIVITY DATES
A total of 2 week(s) during the period 18/08/2024 to 31/08/2024
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Naturparkweg 2, 41844 Wegberg, Germany
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Environment and natural protection
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: July 15, 2024
