Vire riverbanks

Restoring Rivers,
Rebuilding Lives

ASSOCIATION RIVIERES ET BOCAGES creates employment opportunities for vulnerable populations through the maintenance and restoration of natural environments, fostering both ecological preservation and social reintegration.

Workers in professional gear maintaining riverbanks
Team collaboration and professional training
Ecological restoration of bocage landscapes

Our Social Footprint

Combining environmental preservation with human development. We believe that restoring nature goes hand-in-hand with rebuilding lives.

01

Social Reintegration

We create vital opportunities for marginalized groups, supporting their social reintegration through meaningful, hands-on environmental work in our local ecosystems.

02

Professional Employment

By providing comprehensive training pathways and professional certification, we develop essential skills that lead to sustainable local job creation in the Vire-Normandie area.

03

Local Community Support

Our integrated approach not only builds individual careers but also contributes directly to local ecological resilience, enhancing biodiversity and community well-being.

10+Years of Action
500+Hectares Restored
120+Professionals Trained
15+Local Partnerships

"This organization has transformed our riverbanks and given new hope to many in our community."

Jean Dupont
Local Resident

"Their training programs opened doors for disadvantaged youth to find meaningful employment."

Marie Leclerc
Program Participant
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Upcoming Field Activities

Participate in our ongoing efforts to preserve the Norman bocage. Our field activities combine environmental maintenance with community engagement and professional training.

Riverbank Reinforcement Workshop
OCT 12
Riverbank Reinforcement Workshop
Join our hands-on session focusing on ecological restoration techniques and sustainable practices along the Vire river.
Vire River, Sector A
09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Bocage Hedgerow Maintenance
OCT 18
Bocage Hedgerow Maintenance
Learn traditional and sustainable methods for managing our local hedgerows to enhance biodiversity and natural habitats.
Normandy Bocage Reserve
08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
Community Ecological Clean-up
NOV 05
Community Ecological Clean-up
A collaborative community effort to clear debris, maintain pathways, and support the preservation of our shared landscapes.
Vire-Normandie Outskirts
10:00 AM – 03:00 PM

Be Part of the Sustainable Change.

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