The Botanical Garden is situated in the north-eastern part of Yerevan (80 ha). We are opening a workcamp in this place for the 5th time already. The Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Science is responsible for plant collections in Armenia. It holds rich herbarium as well as collection of 1070 species which represent 40% of the national collection and shrubs which represent 51% of the collection. The collection of Armenian flora includes around 200 species of endemic, rare and declining plant species, and provides a basis for the study of Armenian flora, and the ecological interactions of species, in a relatively natural environment.

Work

The main aim of this camp is to perform a variety of environmental maintenance projects: taking care of spaces of the Garden, clearing the paths, taking out the weeds, cultivating the trees, preparing the trees for planting, cleaning of the territory etc. The staff of the Botanical Garden will organize a seminar for volunteers on the theme of environment and nature.

Accommodation and food

Volunteers will live in a separate building on the territory of the Botanical Garden. They will be provided with mats and beds.