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Costal Care Sundays
Costal Care Sundays
21.09.2025Every first sunday of the month, if the weather allows it, SEEDS volunteers and members of the community get together to clean the south coast of Iceland and that's what we did this September!  With the support of other four non-governmental organizations, Landvernd, Ungir umhverfissinnar, GAIA Ice. . .
2023 is behind us, so that means a recap!
2023 is behind us, so that means a recap!
08.04.2024  We held 69 camps across Iceland and built countless memories. Over 1000 people from 43 countries participated in our camps.    Thank you to all the people who participated and contributed to our camps. From sharing awareness about environmental issues to allowing creativity to bloom, inte. . .
New Episode of Helpline Earth introduces the short series
New Episode of Helpline Earth introduces the short series
27.03.2024 New episode of Helpline Earth is out, and with a twist! We're introducing a short series called "From Inside Out." Listen here!    In this first episode we had the pleasure of talking with Ragný Þóra Guðjohnsen, a professor in Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) who is a specialist on al. . .
Unlocking minds, shaping future with the project "From Inside Out"
Unlocking minds, shaping future with the project "From Inside Out"
26.03.2024  Between 7th and 13th of March, we hosted a training seminar in Reykjavík for 20 youth workers, as part of the Erasmus+ KA2 project From Inside Out.   Our colleagues from YouinEurope Greece, Cj Aguedan , Ayuntamiento de Maracena, Psientífica and EPEKA Network also joined us.    The main. . .
Green Days with Gaia Iceland
Green Days with Gaia Iceland
23.03.2024 Our partners from Gaia Iceland hosted another successful Green Days event, and what a triumph it was! Your dedication to the environment is truly inspiring, and we are thrilled to share the same passion. We went for a trip to VAXA Technologies Iceland and Geothermal Exhibition / Jarðhitasýningin. . . .
The "From Inside Out" project is on track! 
The "From Inside Out" project is on track! 
08.02.2024  Coordinated by us and in collaboration with Epeka Slovenia, Centro de Juventude de Águeda , You in Europe, and Ayuntamiento de Maracena, we're working on a toolkit about mental health.   We had our first meeting at the Maracena Youth Center, and it was incredible!  We figured out how we w. . .
Screening of Documentary "Eating up Easter"
Screening of Documentary "Eating up Easter"
26.01.2024 Do you think that tourism has impacted the cultural identity of Icelandic people? Is it possible to make tourism sustainable and still benefit from economic opportunities? How do you promote and educate on sustainability?  All these questions and much more have been covered during our last week sc. . .
Introducing Coast Care Sunday!
Introducing Coast Care Sunday!
11.01.2024 New year, fresh vibes, same resolutions, but with a twist! We would like to introduce Coast Care Sundays, where we will be cleaning Icelandic shore with our lovely environmental heroes Ungir umhverfissinnar, Gaia Iceland, Landvernd umhverfisverndarsamtök    Emily shared some insights into th. . .
Documentary screening of "The Changing Face of Iceland"
Documentary screening of "The Changing Face of Iceland"
29.11.2023 Yesterday, we had the honor of organizing a documentary screening event in collaboration with ESB - Evrópusambandið á Íslandi / the European Union in Iceland.   We showcased Mark Terry’s documentary on Iceland’s changing nature due to the ongoing global climate crisis. The documentary origin. . .
New episode of Helpline Earth!
New episode of Helpline Earth!
20.11.2023 30 days ago, we sat down with volcanologist Giuseppe Marsala to learn more about the volcanoes in Iceland. Little did we know that just 20 days later, the geologically active area of Reykjanes would awaken for the fourth time in 3 years! Around midnight on November 10th, the coastal town of G. . .
SEEDS is 18!
SEEDS is 18!
07.11.2023 Happy 18th Birthday, SEEDS!  We became a grown-up.    Yes, “we”, because SEEDS is all of us. SEEDS is every volunteer who packed their bags and traveled all the way to Iceland, not fully knowing what to expect. SEEDS is each person who shared their time, energy, and passion with us over the. . .
Reflecting on a Year of Community work at Alviðra
Reflecting on a Year of Community work at Alviðra
23.10.2023  As winter blankets the landscape, we have concluded our final camp of the year at Alviðra. We want to take this opportunity to look back on our work at this community house, and the warmth and beautiful memories we received in return. Alviðra, nestled in the heart of an old farm, serves as an e. . .
Immerse yourself in an ocean of knowledge at the Whales of Iceland Museum
Immerse yourself in an ocean of knowledge at the Whales of Iceland Museum
18.10.2023 Today, let's bring attention to the Blue Whale! The Blue Whale, Earth's largest inhabitant, is a living testament to the beauty and fragility of our oceans. Despite their immense size and strength, they are vulnerable to various threats like ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, and habitat. . .
Joining forces for an incredible cleanup!
Joining forces for an incredible cleanup!
15.09.2023  Teaming up with Dive.is - PADI 5 Star Dive Center Iceland, we were part of a fantastic cleanup action last Saturday. Our collective efforts left us all feeling fulfilled with what we accomplished. In fact, we successfully removed 150 kg of trash from the Grandi area.   Dive.is chose to ce. . .
Coastal Cleanfun in Reykjavik!
Coastal Cleanfun in Reykjavik!
04.08.2023 Our amazing participants from the camp SEEDS 24. did a fantastic job cleaning the shoreline and having fun!  But that's not all – our environmental coordinator Boyana showed off her skills by turning trash into play! Watch her using old tube like a pro!