Our Mother Nature Environmental Conservation Camps are located at three fantastic locations amidst beautiful natural settings: on the tropical island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, in the rainforest near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and on Sado Island in Japan.
As a volunteer, you can contribute to preserving these unique natural sites. Under the expert guidance of our team members and qualified staff from local partner organizations, including, depending on the location, biologists, marine biologists, permaculture specialists, and others, you will participate in a program with daily activities that vary.
In addition to environmental conservation volunteering, you will also become a part of local communities, providing a unique opportunity to deeply immerse yourself in the local culture. Moreover, there are engaging practical workshops on sustainable living.
You will reside in our Mother Nature Camps in a large, comfortable, fully furnished tent.
All Mother Nature locations are suitable for program participation for individuals of all ages starting from 16, families with children, as well as groups.
Mother Nature Zanzibar - Coastal Conservation
At our Mother Nature Camp on the Matemwe Beach/Zanzibar, the focus is on coastal and marine conservation.
Activities include:
Relocation of sea turtle nests
Coral reef monitoring and restoration
Environmental education and awareness for children and tourists
Permaculture farming and sustainable living
Cleanups, recycling, upcycling
Seaweed cultivation with local women
Cultural learning and community work
Mother Nature Zanzibar - Rain Forest Conservation
Our Mother Nature Camp in Jozani Forest/Zanzibar is located in the tropical rainforest of Zanzibar near Kitogani village. Zanzibar's largest mangrove zone is also within walking distance.
Activities include:
Sustainable income generation for a farmers' cooperative
Protection of the Zanzibar Red Colobus monkeys and reptiles
Environmental education and awareness for children
Mangrove reforestation
Seaweed cultivation with local women
Inventory of local birds
Research on Elephant Shrews
Cataloging traditional edible and medicinal plants
Swimming lessons for children
Cultural learning and community work
Mother Nature Kilimanjaro - Climate Change
The melting glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro are globally recognized as indicators of climate change. In Moshi, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, we operate the Mother Nature Program, where as a volunteer, you can engage in various projects and learn how the local population is affected by climate change, what solutions exist, and what you can do to live more climate-friendly and self-sufficient.
Activities include:
Tree nursery and reforestation program
Botanical garden
Bamboo as a sustainable material
Natural handcrafts and self-sufficient life
Making briquettes from organic waste material and energy-efficient cooking
Composting
Aquaponics
African Blackwood conservation project
Environmental education at schools
Community work in the Mweka Chagga Village
Mother Nature Japan - Sado Island
Sado is an island on the west coast of central Japan. Due to gold and silver mines, a rich culture developed there during the Edo period (1603-1868). Traditional villages, customs, and terraced rice fields date back to that time. The sparsely populated island is full of natural beauty such as two mountain ranges, rocky coastlines, and white sandy beaches. The Nippon Ibis reintroduction program is internationally renowned.
Mother Nature activities on Sado Island include:
Protection of the Nippon Ibis
Habitat maintenance
Preservation and activities in historical temples, shrines, and buildings
Bamboo as a sustainable material
Beach cleanups
Activities to improve water and soil quality
Community work and cultural activities & tours
Workshops on sustainable living, such as foraging for herbal products
Participation in various environmental conservation activities with local groups
We understand that flying around the world for our environmental conservation programs is not ideal for climate protection reasons. However, we are very active (and you, as a volunteer, are part of this) in offsetting the CO2 emissions from your long-haul flights.
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