Wildlife Gardening Week in Italy

Enjoy the beautiful Italian Countryside

     Share your enthusiasm for Nature 
   Meet like-minded people

Have Have fun creating your own
        Wildlife Nature Reserve

              3 -10 August 2008

Purpose 

 

         Wildlife gardening is one element of a wider picture of wildlife conservation that Naucrates would like to promote throughout Italy.

Gardens form important corridors linking urban, suburban and rural landscapes, allowing wildlife to move from one environment to another. Gardens can help to fill in gaps by providing environments that are otherwise missing locally.

           During our daily lives we are involved in a routine that very often takes us away from nature and its beauty. Our attention is often focused on wildlife conservation away from our homes and we do not realize that even a small garden can make a difference to our local areas. Naucrates is now promoting the message that wildlife conservation can start from your own home.

Naucrates will teach you about creating your own garden nature reserve balancing the requirements of your gardening interests with those of the plants and animals using the reserve.

The Course

   
Each day will consist of discussions about wildlife gardening techniques, practical sessions and workshops, guided afternoon field trips, and free time to practice. We will also host a small exhibition of the work at the end of the course. All participants will be given a certificate of attendance of the course, and a one year membership to Naucrates.

Includes:
- Introduction to the Basic Principles of wildlife gardening
- Practical workshops on how to build nest boxes, ponds, etc.
- A guided visit in the local area
- Accommodation in typical Italian rural houses
- One year Naucrates membership

Location

Italian countryside where agricultural landscape dominates the flat land located near the Thyrrhenian Sea. A land of olive groves and woods in the Lazio Hills, about 20 km from the Sea and 40 km south of Rome.

Accommodation will be provided in Cori, a small village nestled on a hill and still supported by the original ancient cyclopic walls, where remains of temples, ruins and churches accompany the visitor through to the 20th Century. A place of mythology (Jason and Argonauts, Ulysses), the site of numerous battles (first with the Volsci, Latins and Romans and later as a refuge for Lucio Silla during the war with Mario), and currently divided into three Rioni corresponding to the three accesses into the town. To the present day a traditional horse race (Palio delle Contrade) and a costume parade is held during the summer months, which makes Cori an enchanting place.

Price

  Eight day course, including accommodation (7 nights), 6 packed lunch, 4 dinners at local restaurant with local, one year Naucrates membership, lessons, materials and guided visit to explore the local wildlife.
Luxury package: 715 Euros if you share an apartment with one other person (max 3 people); 998 Euros for sole occupancy of the apartment.
Country package: 640 Euros if you share a double room with one other person; 860 Euros for sole occupancy of the double room; 715 Euros for a single room.
Price per child (age 5 – 12 years old): 430 Euros (max 2 children per room)

  Four day course, including accommodation (3 nights), 2 packed lunch, 2 dinners at local restaurant with local wine, one year Naucrates membership, lessons, materials and guided visit to explore the local wildlife.
Luxury package: 310 Euros if you share an apartment with one other person (max 3 people); 435 Euros for sole occupancy of the apartment.
Country package: 270 Euros if you share a double room with one other person; 370 Euros for sole occupancy of the double room; 310 Euros for a single room.
Price per child (age 5 – 12 years old): 185 Euro (max 2 children per room)
 

Period

3-10 August 2008

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Requirements

No experience is needed; however you must be willing to work in a team and to walk in the countryside.
You will be in a remote Italian countryside village, and need to be prepared to live without nightlife, etc. There is a lot of free time during the day to walk and explore the beauty of the countryside and nearby villages.
Any health issues must be advised before booking.

Personal equipment

Comfortable summer clothing (shorts, T-shirts, etc), wool or cotton sweater, trainers or walking shoes, sunglasses, cap, sun cream, waterproof jacket, insect repellent, camera, binoculars, flask, small ruck sack, basic medicine and personal belongings.

Notes

 - Fees do not include airport transfers, drinks, extras.

- We advise to arrange your own transport. We offer the following services, which can be booked indicating your preference on the booking form: transfer to/from Ciampino (25 Euros) or Fiumicino (40 Euros) airport; transfer from/to train station (15 Euros).
- We do not accept credit card; payment details are described in the booking form;

- All rooms are double unless otherwise stated and have a bathroom. Breakfast is included in each accommodation type;

- During your stay at Cori village we can organize a dinner with a local family in their home, guided visits of all artistic places and food and wine tasting in local farms. Please book in advance using the Booking Form
 

Booking Guidance Notes

1. Having chosen which period you would like to join, write to naucrates12@tiscali.it or call us on +39.3334306643 to check availability.
2. Fill in the booking form ensuring that you have read the booking conditions. The deposit must be paid by Bank Wire Transfer.
3. Send the booking form and receipt of the deposit to: Naucrates, Colle Tenne, 04010 Giulianello di Cori (LT), ITALY.
4. The remaining balance should be paid to Naucrates at least 30 days prior to departure.

 We find that many people prefer to telephone and have a chat about a particular project or holiday they are interested in, as well as to “get to know” us. At any stage, please feel free to ring or to write to us if you would like to discuss any aspect of the project.

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