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SEEDS 07. Skriðdalur - Crawling Valley
SEEDS 07. Skriðdalur - Crawling Valley
08.06.2011 This was the first Icelandic workcamp experience for me as well as for my volunteers. The first time when I saw the place where I was going to live for two weeks I was astonished by the beauty of West Iceland. A valley, one house and mountains on both sides, majestic, tall and full of snow. I. . .
SEEDS 17. Nature in the far East and a week in Reykjavik
SEEDS 17. Nature in the far East and a week in Reykjavik
05.06.2011 In May, Reykjavik hosted a great street theatre group from Spain - La Fura Dels Baus. The SEEDS group of six volunteers from Romania, France, Slovakia, USA and UK helped them with their amazing performance. After a few days in the capital city, we headed to a completely different place - a sm. . .
SEEDS 09. Ísafjarðardjúp: Nature & Fun in the Westfjords (2)
SEEDS 09. Ísafjarðardjúp: Nature & Fun in the Westfjords (2)
03.06.2011 We were welcomed in a magnificent place at the end of the Westfjords. There is a restaurant, guest houses, a campsite, and two small summer houses and they also have horses to make excursions. Our hosts were a mother and her son, very warm people. Our cook was the owner of the place, a real. . .
SEEDS 22. Skriðuklaustur Making history (2:4)
SEEDS 22. Skriðuklaustur Making history (2:4)
01.06.2011 It seems incredible that two weeks have already passed since our group of six volunteers from Italy, Chile, Poland, France and Spain left Reykjavík eastbound discovering all the wonders that the south coast road of Iceland has to offer. We have been working in one of the most famous museums i. . .
World Environment Day - Alþjóðlegi Umhverfisdagurinn (June 5)
World Environment Day - Alþjóðlegi Umhverfisdagurinn (June 5)
30.05.2011 Alþjóðlegi Umhverfisdagurinn (World Environment Day) er árlegur viðburður þar sem markmiðið er að fá heimsbyggðina til að taka þátt í jákvæðum aðgerðum í þágu umhverfisins. World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day. . .
SEEDS 10. Photo Marathon on Viðey Island
SEEDS 10. Photo Marathon on Viðey Island
30.05.2011 Two weeks that made a wish, everybody in any moment of his/her life has had, real: to have a whole island just for yourself! This is what we’ve experienced during the last two weeks in Viðey, a small island in front of Reykjavík. It’s accessible only by boat and on the island there’s nothing. . .
SEEDS 12. Skagafjörður - Renovation of a historical site
SEEDS 12. Skagafjörður - Renovation of a historical site
28.05.2011 Holar is an old Icelandic small town in the North of Iceland and it is situated in the plain fjords of Skagafjörður. Here we spent our time for two weeks in the beginning of June 2011. We were preparing the campsite for future tourists, painting benches and summerhouses and taking down old fences. . .
Grímsvötn Volcano Stops Erupting
Grímsvötn Volcano Stops Erupting
25.05.2011 The eruption of Grímsvötn seems to have come to a halt. For more information about the developing situation, please visit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43164921/ns/world_news-europe http://bit.ly/keCqaw Http://www.icenews.is/index.php/2011/05/25/only-steam-coming-from-icelandic-volc. . .
Volcanic Eruption Update - Grimsvötn
Volcanic Eruption Update - Grimsvötn
23.05.2011 As you may have heard the Grímsvötn volcano in Iceland is erupting! Yes, there is again an on-going volcanic eruption, this time under the  glacier in the south-east of the country. The eruption site is about 250 Km from Reykjavik and scientists believe the eruption may end in few days or we. . .
SEEDS 06. Ísafjarðardjúp: Nature & Fun in the Westfjords (1:3)
SEEDS 06. Ísafjarðardjúp: Nature & Fun in the Westfjords (1:3)
08.05.2011 Last Friday SEEDS volunteers from around the world embarked on a journey to the magical Icelandic Westfjords. Travelling north from Reykjavik, the SEEDS minibus crossed mountains and valleys, winding in and out of each fjord. We made stops along the way to take pictures of abandoned farmhouse. . .
A Unique SEEDS Photo Marathon Exhibition
A Unique SEEDS Photo Marathon Exhibition
25.04.2011 Over the last two weeks SEEDS has hosted the 10th SEEDS Photo Marathon in Icelands' capital. Volunteers from France, Spain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, and Estonia received instruction from local photographers and travelled around Reykjavik and the surrounding area, taking pictures of. . .
SEEDS 02. Icelandic traditions & culture in Reykjavík
SEEDS 02. Icelandic traditions & culture in Reykjavík
13.04.2011 This workcamp about the Icelandic culture and tradition took place in Reykjavík. We had the opportunity to discover the Icelandic culture through Icelanders who introduced us to various subjects like politics and the history of the country. We met a painter and helped him with his project to. . .
SEEDS Volunteers Promote Grænn Apríl (Green April)
SEEDS Volunteers Promote Grænn Apríl (Green April)
11.04.2011 This month is Grænn Apríl  (Green April) here in Iceland! Green April is a month long environmental campaign to educate people on local environmental issues, resources, and activities. SEEDS Volunteers from Spain, France, Italy, Estonia, Israel and Luxembourg have come together to promote Gre. . .
SEEDS 01. Reykjavík: Design, renovation & environment
SEEDS 01. Reykjavík: Design, renovation & environment
21.03.2011 SEEDS workcamps have started and at the moment a group of 6 international volunteers from France, Germany, Madagascar and Spain are in the city of Reykjavik supporting different projects in and around the Design March! SEEDS volunteers are supporting the organisers of the events, as some of. . .
SEEDS 00. Afnorth International School
SEEDS 00. Afnorth International School
15.03.2011 This project took place in Reykajvik within the framework of an exchange with a group of international students from Holland. The purpose of this project was intercultural exchange and to be able to visit Iceland through excursions organized by the team leaders. We also worked a few days in. . .