The work at Lohusuu village will be removing brushwood and vegetation to restore a sandy habitat. A typical workday will last for 6 hours. Work equipment and gloves will be provided by ELF. Participants need to bring suitable clothes for work.Itineraries-14.07 Before noon: arrival at Tallinn Airport. Public transport: train from Ulemiste station to the town of Jogeva (ca 1,5h, 12 euros). Pickup from Jogeva with ELF s minivan. Free time to explore the local area.-15-16.07 Work in West-Estonia removing junipers and brushwood from a coastal meadow. Work in Lohusuu village: removing brushwood and vegetation to restore a sandy habitat.-17.07 Free time to explore the local area. Drop-off to Jogeva train station. Public transport (train) to Tallinn.NB We recommend you to extend your stay coming couple of days earlier and leaving a couple of days later to do some sightseeing on your own. Inexpensive hostels and Airbnb can be found all over Estonia, especially in Tallinn and Tartu. Feel free to ask EstYES for support.

Simple accommodation in bunk beds in the visitor center of Alutaguse National Park. Showers and kitchen are available. One evening will be reserved for the sauna. We will be cooking our own food throughout the camp. The Estonian group leader will compile the menu and buy the groceries.

Lohusuu village is located on the border area of two interesting regions both of which have a Russian-speaking majority. The first one is East-Viru County, where oil shale mines, towns from the Soviet era, and industrial landscapes intertwine with a huge forestry region i Alutaguse National Park. The latter is the last refuge to the Estonian population of the Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans). The second is the coastline of Lake Peipus i the 4th largest lake in Europe i which comprises picturesque small towns and fishermen villages. The coastal area is the home to Russian Old Believers, who emigrated here many centuries ago to find shelter from religious prosecution. Their traditional dishes, including smoked fish, and onions are worth tastingLeisure timeBoard games, sauna, swimming, hiking and exploring the local surroundings, etc.

Special requirementsYou have to bring suitable clothing and footwear for work, a pillow, a sleeping bag, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent, swimwear, towel, sunscreen and insect spray. Participation fee You are kindly asked to contribute 50 Euro towards cost of board, lodging, programme, administration and for nature This fee has to be paid by volunteers either by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp or to the host upon arrival to the camp.