Spirit of Adventure: SEEDS Group 2

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Skálanes is a private sector nature and heritage centre within a 1250 hectare nature reserve in East Iceland, 16km from the nearest town of Seyðisfjörður. For the next 5 months (April -September 2011) I will be working as a Ranger on the reserve, undertaking practical management, monitoring wildlife and leading volunteer groups.

During my time at Skálanes I aim to try and keep a regular diary of my work on the reserve and my life in this beautiful and wild country. This blog is mainly aimed at my family and friends, but I also hope it will appeal to anyone who might be interested in nature conservation.

Friday, 26 August 2011

SEEDS Group 2 - Oli´s Angels

Today saw the departure of our second SEEDS group of volunteers. They have been with us for the last week and have filled the place with laughter and have lightened atmosphere in the centre as we come to the end of the season. It has been lovely having them and getting involved with all of their activities on and off the reserve.

Sunday will see the arrival of our last group from the John Muir Trust and also the last full week that Izzy and I have left at Skálanes before we return to the United Kingdom. Sometimes it seems that the time has flown and other times it seems like we have been here for a long time. It has been an eventful summer and a very useful experience for both of us. Hopefully all of the groups that we have had through feel it has been a worthwhile experience for them as well.

So.....SEEDS Group 2 in photos...