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SEEDS 066. & SEEDS 045. Coast Cleaning & Environmentally Aware in Reykjavík
SEEDS 066. & SEEDS 045. Coast Cleaning & Environmentally Aware in Reykjavík
18.06.2019 Another camp has come to an end. This one was a special one. The reason is that we merged a Belgium group with a group of Coastal cleaning, in order to offer them international experience. We have started the camp with an explanation of why we have decided to have mostly meat and fish-free camp.. . .
SEEDS 042. The Hot Spring capital - Sustainable future in the flower town
SEEDS 042. The Hot Spring capital - Sustainable future in the flower town
16.06.2019 The work camp was held in Hveragerði, a  town that is renowned for greenhouse gardening and its geothermal springs. Since the whole town was preparing for the upcoming Flower festival (Blóm Í Bæ Festival), our main tasks were mostly connected with the preparation of the town for the festival.. . .
SEEDS 039. Botanical gardens in Reykjavik (4:9)
SEEDS 039. Botanical gardens in Reykjavik (4:9)
15.06.2019 I volunteer to make the world a better place. When I meet other volunteers from all over the world I see the hope. People from: Korea, Mexico, Spain, Serbia, UK that came a long way in Iceland to contribute with their energy, time, ideas for our cultural exchange in the Botanical Garden camp.. . .
SEEDS 038. The Highlands North of Vatnajökull glacier
SEEDS 038. The Highlands North of Vatnajökull glacier
14.06.2019 My first camp it’s just finished!   We left Reykjavik the 2 nd of June at 7 in the morning and after 8 hours we finally reached the camp location. The host is set in the Highlands of Iceland (literally in the middle of nowhere), and it is the highest farm of the country. Here the weather. . .
SEEDS 036. Photomarathon under the midnight sun
SEEDS 036. Photomarathon under the midnight sun
01.06.2019 The formula for a happy stay in Iceland while participating in a photomarathon with SEEDS: spend the arrival evening having a picnic in the Botanical Garden of Reykjavik. Next day, set out on an adventure to Viðey Island to see Reykjavík from a different angle and have a look at the Imagine Peace. . .
SEEDS 032. May Photomarathon in Reykjavík
SEEDS 032. May Photomarathon in Reykjavík
20.05.2019 Yet another Photomarathon has come to its end!   Here are our volunteers at Kaffi Lækur during their photo exhibition.   Thank you for having us and thanks to our participants, who managed to capture Iceland in their own unique way. Takk, takk.   Lelde Gusta, camp l. . .
April Photomarathon in Reykjavík
April Photomarathon in Reykjavík
08.05.2019 What did SEEDS volunteers do after their morning work and workshops? Oh, lots of things! Take, for instance, exploring streetart and other art forms in Reykjavík; during our trips, Slav-squatting for photos and somersaulting in front of the Öxarárfoss waterfall in Þingvellir National Park; ro. . .
Botanical garden/Summer season opening!
Botanical garden/Summer season opening!
05.05.2019 We have just finished our first Botanical Gardens camp of 2019! And this means that... Summer is just around the corner!! This is the first of 9 camps that will be carried out until September, in the Grasagardur botanical garden of the city of Reykjavik. Botanical garden was my first outd. . .
Photography & Easter Aurora Hunting in April
Photography & Easter Aurora Hunting in April
23.04.2019 Between the 13th and the 22nd of April, we had the Photography & Easter Aurora Hunting workcamp. Our volunteers participated in activities together with the Environmentally Aware camp, such as workshops about photography, and environment protection and conservation. During their free time. . .
Beach clean up with Sea Shepherd Iceland
Beach clean up with Sea Shepherd Iceland
08.04.2019 Góðan daginn! Did you know that there are an estimate 26 millions tons of plastic that are wasted globally, and thrown into the sea every year? In SEEDS, we think that every little step counts and that is why last Sunday we organised a beach cleanup with Sea Shepherd Iceland in Grotta Isl. . .
Whale protest
Whale protest
25.03.2019 On Sunday, we participated in the anti-whaling protest with other local associations in front of the Parliament. Our volunteers were really motivated to take part in this strike and they used their drawing talents to create some signs and banners! This strike was in response to the decisi. . .
Climate Strike March
Climate Strike March
22.03.2019 Today our volunteers from China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Korea and Spain, took part in the climate strike in Reykjavik. They joined the protest at Austurvollur square, the main public square in the city. Every Friday, until the 5th of April, hundreds of people in Icel. . .
Photography and Environmental Sustainability in March
Photography and Environmental Sustainability in March
21.03.2019 It’s time to say farewell to our dear volunteers from Hong Kong, Japan and Russia who participated in our Photography & Environmental camp. As you can see, they finished their adventure with style and a lot of humor. They showcased their photographs of Iceland’s beauty on the walls of the Kaf. . .
What have our March volunteers been up to?
What have our March volunteers been up to?
04.03.2019 This weekend was the kick off start for our Photography, and Environment & Sustainability learning camps! On the first day, Friday, we joined the Climate Strike protest, a movement inspired and motivated by Greta Thunberg’s activism… We weren’t even bothered about the rainy weather! On Sa. . .
Photography & Aurora in February
Photography & Aurora in February
24.02.2019 For our most recent Photography & Aurora Hunting camp, people from three different continents armed themselves with cameras and met in Reykjavík to further their passion for photography. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences only helped them grew closer, as they jointly explored different tec. . .