Boulouki hereby announces an open call for a hands-on workshop in the countryside of Agia Paraskevi (Kerasovo) Konitsa, that aims to ensure the provision of drinking water to both humans and wildlife, through the restoration of a traditional fountain. The workshop is implemented in the context of the project entitled ‘Connectivity Conservation Initiative for Fresh Drinking Water’.

The Context
Boulouki, in collaboration with the Kerasovo municipality of Konitsa, is implementing a project for the harmonious coexistence of humans, wildlife and the environment, under the conditions of water scarcity caused by the climate crisis. The project includes the restoration of a traditional fountain with a small water basin. The wider project is funded by Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust - PONT, and the workshop is also financially supported by the A.G. Leventis Foundation.

The aimof the project is to maintain and enhance the ecological corridors of the bear and wolf by ensuring the supply of fresh drinking water. Our collaboration with Callisto's scientific team has enabled us to study the ecological corridors of the brown bear and wolf using data from field surveys and models. At the same time, our partners from the Hellenic Authority for Geological and Mineral Exploration - HSGME, carried out field surveys to study the hydrogeological features found in the ecological corridors that favor the existence of drinking water. Boulouki focused its research in the traditional knowledge regarding natural resource management and local hydraulic building technologies, that were documented with the active participation of local communities in the study area of Mastorochoria.

Based on the results of the above survey, the first site was selected to provide drinking water for the wildlife through a small-scale intervention at an existing fountain at Pigadoulia. The design of the small-scale infrastructure was carried out in collaboration with the environmental organization Callisto, utilising both traditional expertise and contemporary sustainable practices, with an emphasis on local materials and traditional stone and mortar building techniques. The implementation of the intervention, as well as the restoration of the existing fountain, will be carried out through participatory processes in the context of a four-day long hands-on workshop.

Invitation
The workshop is addressed to fifteen (15) people from Greece and abroad, with a background of studies and/or interest in the fields of construction, architecture, cultural heritage, environmental sustainability and alternative tourism.

The 4-day workshop includes:
- Participation in the hands-on workshop, guided by experienced craftspeople.
- Seminars and presentations by scientists and researchers.
- Guided tour within the natural and agricultural landscape of Konitsa region.


Important information and dates
Available positions: 15
Application deadline: 31 August 2024
Notification of acceptance: by 6 September 2024
Workshop dates: 5 - 8 October 2024
Location: Agia Paraskevi (Kerasovo), Konitsa, Greece


Participation fee

The participation in the workshop is free.

Regarding the accommodation, there is availability for shared rooms in the communal ground floor space of the community guesthouse for free. There are also private rooms with a fee in the community guesthouse.

The workshop will take place outdoors, at a distant site that requires everyday hiking and the access for people with mobility difficulties is unfortunately not recommended. The participants must be willing to take part in outdoors hands-on work during ranging weather conditions.


Information
email: workshop@boulouki.org
ph: +30211 1828348

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