The Vaucluse branch of France Nature Environnement (FNE), a local environmental organization, has been forced to vacate its premises in Carpentras after more than fifteen years of free use, provided by the city. The current mayor, Hervé de Lépinau, who belongs to the Rassemblement National (RN) political party, has terminated the lease agreement, citing financial difficulties. In a letter dated September 1st, the mayor and his deputy for associative life acknowledged the importance of the FNE 84 branch but said the city could no longer offer dedicated space for associations. Instead, they proposed a shared room available only during specific times. Claude Ranocchi, the volunteer president of the Vaucluse branch, called the proposed solution "unrealistic." She explained that the association runs on very limited resources, with only two employees and a few volunteers. She also expressed concern that the new municipal administration, aligned with the RN, does not support ecological initiatives, which she believes is tied to the party's political stance. The premises, which have been used for meetings, storage, and hosting teams, are now at risk of closure. The association does not receive any municipal funding and relies heavily on the space for its daily operations. In response to the situation, the board of directors has reached out to members and other affiliated groups for help. Some potential solutions have emerged, such as an offer from a dentist in the nearby town of Orange to provide space in his office. Despite the challenges, FNE 84 continues to carry out important environmental work, including biodiversity conservation, legal advocacy, and environmental education. The group has had notable successes, such as reducing the planned expansion of an industrial area in Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue by 100 hectares and halting a similar project in Pertuis covering 86 hectares. However, the loss of state funding and reduced support from local authorities have forced the team to seek private sponsors to keep their work going. As the deadline to vacate the premises approaches—December 31—the red hedgehog, the organization's emblem, stands as a symbol of its ongoing resilience and commitment to environmental causes.