Naturefriends International

05/06/2026

🌍🥾 Celebrate World Environment Day with us!

Today, together with Naturfreunde Österreich we're launching the Hut Challenge – a fun way to explore sustainable living while enjoying the beauty of Austria’s mountain landscapes.

🏡 Visit one of four participating Naturefriends Houses -Natufreundehaus Knofeleben, Weichtalhaus, Gföhlberghütte, and the Oskar Schauer Haus/Sattelhaus.
Discover:
🌱 Delicious vegetarian and vegan climate-friendly treats
🍽️ Recipe postcards to inspire your cooking at home
❓ A quiz about sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (currently available in German only)

🎁 The chance to win exciting prizes at the end of September! The grand prize is a gift certificate worth 150 euros, which can be used at one of 130 Naturefriends huts throughout Austria.

Join us on the trail, learn more about protecting our planet, and take part in the challenge.

👉 Take the quiz (only in German) and submit your answers here: https://www.nf-int.org/huettenchallenge

Anyone who wants to enter the contest without hiking and learn more about the SDGs can participate online!

✳️ Created by us, perfected by AI.
📸 Huts photos Naturefriends

27/05/2026

🌍 NFI News 05/2026
Experience nature | Sustainable tourism | Climate justice
English: https://mailchi.mp/491800c38307/nfi_newsletter_may2026-8571126
German: https://mailchi.mp/65eaf097e843/nfi_newsletter_mai2026-8571122
French: https://mailchi.mp/340bfd1f0aa8/nfi_newsletter_mai2026-8571168
🧳 Travel better
🌿 Protect more
🌏 Act now

13/05/2026

in the spotlight!
Hidden among the trees, surrounded by peace and nature ✨Welcome to the Netherlands!

Klein Morgenrood is a warm and welcoming vacation home belonging to Nivon Natuurvrienden tucked away on the edge of the campground; a perfect retreat for families, friends, hikers, and nature lovers looking to slow down and reconnect. 🏡🌲
Recently renovated with care, the house now combines modern comfort with the cozy spirit of a true Naturefriends escape. Bright living spaces, new bathrooms, and a private terrace create the ideal setting for shared meals, long conversations, and quiet mornings in the fresh air. ☀️

🙌Highlights & Facilities
✔ Space for up to 10 guests + extra beds
✔ Fully equipped kitchen & spacious living room
✔ Two showers & two bathrooms
✔ Private terrace surrounded by greenery
✔ Additional campsites available nearby
✔ Self-catering comfort with everything you need

With freshly pruned trees bringing more light into the living room and nature all around, Klein Morgenrood is made for simple living, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable moments together. 💚

More information: https://morgenrood.nivon.nl/accommodatie/kleinmorgenrood/
Scheibaan 15
5062 TM Oisterwijk

You find all our houses on the online map: https://www.nf-int.org/en/themen/naturefriends-houses/naturefriends-houses-international

📸Nivon /Klein Morgenrood

08/05/2026

in the spotlight ✨💚
Welcome in the Molkenrain, in the Vosges Mountains ⛰️✨

Perched at 1125 meters near the historic Vieil-Armand, this cozy refuge managed by the Amis de la Nature Uffholtz is the perfect escape for hikers, nature lovers, and mountain dreamers. 🏡

Wake up to fresh alpine air, spend your days exploring the Grand Ballon, hidden waterfalls, forest trails, and WWI history sites, then return to warm wood heating, shared meals, and peaceful evenings under the stars.

🙌Highlights & Facilities

✔ 30 sleeping places including dormitories & private rooms
✔ Hot showers & full facilities
✔ Hiking trails directly from the chalet
✔ Cross-country skiing in winter
✔ Table tennis, pétanque & volleyball
✔ Pets welcome

📍 Vosges Mountains, near Vieil-Armand
📅 Open all summer + weekends & holidays the rest of the year
☎️ Reservations required

Email: Fernand ALLEMANG
46 rue de Mulhouse 68700 Cernay
Phone: +33 (0)9.62.27.24.91

https://amis-nature.fr/en/hebergements/molkenrain-2/

Find all of Amis de la Nature France here: https://amis-nature.fr/en/home-page/

Located in the Vosges mountains, near Vieil-Armand, at an altitude of 1125 meters. This chalet is managed by the Friends of Nature of Uffholtz.

04/05/2026

The new season is officially underway in Austria and most reopened by last weekend 🙌🥳!

Looking for your next getaway? Naturfreunde Österreich has put together a beautiful selection of spots to explore.

Take a look 🧐👇 or save the list for inspiration later ✨

30/04/2026

You have registered as a volunteer with the European Solidarity Corps and are looking for an assignment?
Join the International Young Naturefriends - IYNF office in Prague for a 12-month assignment starting in September 2026!

You’ll find all the details below 👇👇👇

🌍 Volunteer in Prague with IYNF!

Are you passionate about making a difference, connecting with new people, and sharing your skills?

We’re looking for two enthusiastic ESC volunteers (18–30) to join our Prague office for 12 months starting September 2026!

As part of our team, you’ll contribute to managing social media, organising international activities, creating promotional materials, and supporting youth mobility programmes. You’ll also improve your English, learn Czech, and expand your professional skills, all while working in a multicultural environment!

📍 Where? Prague, Czech Republic
📅 When? 12 months, starting September 2026
💰 What’s included? Travel, accommodation, food allowance, insurance, and pocket money.

*Open to applicants from EU/EEA countries.

📢 Apply by 15 May 2026!

🔗 You can find more details and apply through here: https://www.iynf.org/2026/04/27/call-for-esc-volunteers/

29/04/2026

🌍 NFI News 04/2026
Experience nature | Sustainable tourism | Climate justice
English: https://mailchi.mp/e28a0de25e74/nfi_newsletter_april2026-8570627
German: https://mailchi.mp/27e285a6c3c6/nfi_newsletter_april2026-8570626
French: https://mailchi.mp/4a08594541fd/nfi_newsletter_avril2026-8570625
🧳 Travel better
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🌏 Act now

22/04/2026

Earth Day 2026 🌍
As Naturefriends, we know that protecting our planet requires more than words; it requires commitment. That’s why our Naturefriends Climate Fund is at the heart of what we do: supporting concrete projects that protect ecosystems, reduce emissions, and empower communities to face the climate crisis.

This Earth Day, you can be part of that change. Every contribution, every initiative, every step matters.

🌱 Support the Naturefriends Climate Fund
🌎 Act for climate justice
🤝 Be a Naturefriend in action

Donate here: https://climatefund.nf-int.org/en/

16/04/2026

Are you between 16-30 years old?
Still some time to apply for 'Democracy Hacks: Shaping Strategies and Solutions' of International Young Naturefriends - IYNF
All details here below 👇👇👇

Applications for "Democracy Hacks: Shaping Strategies and Solutions" are still OPEN... but not for much longer‼️🚀

Democracy looks different depending on where you are in the world, but one thing is clear: young people have a role to play in shaping it. This training course is part of our "Democracy Re: Boot" project and is designed for young people ready to mobilise their communities and inspire their peers.

During this packed week in Germany, you will uncover the pressing dangers of misleading political narratives, boost your media literacy skills, and create practical strategies for digital activism and grassroots action. Together with expert trainers, you will co-create online workshops tackling real democratic challenges and then deliver them as a follow up, putting your facilitation skills into practice in your own life and work 🛠✨

A reminder of the key details:
📅 June 28th – July 3rd, 2026
📍 Hannover, Germany
👤 16-30 year olds from eligible countries
💶 50€ members / 75€ non-members (includes plant-based meals, accommodation, and green travel reimbursement)

*Sustainability is a core value for us, so participation requires sustainable modes of transportation (trains/buses).

Read more and apply by April 23rd via this link: https://www.iynf.org/2026/03/31/training-course-democracy-lab-exploring-threats-initiating-change-copy-3/

Don't miss it!

10/04/2026

What happens when people from different countries come together with a shared passion for nature and community?
We find out from Lars Meulenbergs, President of Naturefriends Ghent 🌍💚

In a joint interview with Vanessa Rötzel from Naturefriends Bonn, Lars reflects on his journey, from early involvement in the International Young Naturefriends to shaping the international collaboration today.

Want to hear Lars’ full story? Read the interview here:
https://www.nf-int.org/en/about-us/conversation-naturefriends