MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008
Volunteer to Plant Trees in Nicaragua!
One Month to Deadline for Applications!Deadline is May 1st!Decide now to learn and contribute all on one trip!Reforestation Brigade Sponsored by the Nicaragua Network
June 15-29, 2008
Cost: $850 for everything except airfare to Nicaragua
Plant trees in post-Felix Nicaragua to help prevent further natural disasters!
Learn about the work being done to solve Nicaragua's environmental problems!
Visit scenic areas in Estelí and Madriz!
Meet with environmentalists and governmental officials in Managua!
Download PDF File About The Reforestation Brigade Here!
Nicaragua was devastated by the winds and water of Hurricane Felix and the floods caused by two tropical depressions in 2007. The damage was aggravated by existing environmental damage to forests and watersheds.
The Nicaragua Network invites you to join a team of volunteers that will be traveling to Nicaragua June 15-29, 2008, to assist with a water restoration and reforestation project supported by the Nicaragua Network called “Let the Rivers Run” of FEDICAMP (Federation for the Integral Development of Peasant Farmers).
Members of the brigade will spend ten days assisting local small farmers and cooperative members with the planting of mango, avocado, citrus, and other trees along streams or with other aspects of the campaign. The trees will serve to prevent erosion and also provide food and income for the local people. As a rest from planting trees, excursions are planned to scenic areas (canyon and waterfalls) in the Estelí/Somoto area.
Before leaving the country, the volunteers will travel to Nicaragua's capital, Managua, to meet with environmental groups and other organizations supporting sustainable peasant agriculture. The group will also meet with officials of the Sandinista government to hear about policies the government has put in place to address problems of poverty and environmental degradation.
If you are unable to actually travel with us you can still support this important program by making a donation to the “Let the Rivers Run!” Campaign (see the Nicaragua Network website at www.nicanet.org for more details about the campaign and how to donate).
Cost: $850 (This includes all ground transportation, three simple meals a day, basic lodging, translation, orientation materials, work materials and a contribution to our Nicaraguan partner organization. It does not include airfare to Nicaragua.)
Click here for an application for the reforestation brigade. Fill it out and return it with your deposit check for $200 to Kathy Hoyt, Nicaragua Network West Coast Office, 1112 Seacoast Dr. Apt. 6, Imperial Beach, CA 91932. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2008.
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