Promotion of biodiversity in Dänikon
Environment
| Project | Promotion of biodiversity in Dänikon |
| Participant(s) | Min. 4 / Max. 8 |
| Project language | German, French, English |
Assignment options
| City | Gemeindehaus (Treffpunkt) Oberdorfstrasse 1 8114 Dänikon |
| Date | Possible between 08.11.2025 and 20.12.2025 |
| Duration of assignment | Lasts one day |
| Time | 09:00 – 15:00 |
Promotion of biodiversity in the municipality of Dänikon – a model for private gardens.
In the spring of 2025, a flower meadow was created on a 230 m2 plot of land owned by the municipality. In a second step, small structures will be created to promote biodiversity, including sand lenses for insects that live in the soil, piles of stones and branches and reptile castles for polecats, reptiles, hedgehogs and other small animals.
The facility is intended to encourage private garden owners to contribute to the promotion of biodiversity in their gardens with small structures.
We are looking for volunteers who can lend a hand in setting up the small structures, and we are happy to share our knowledge on how to do so.
Duration:
From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
- Meeting point: Town hall, Oberdorfstrasse 1, 8114 Dänikon
- Volunteering location: Unterer Müliweiher, Oberdorfstrasse 22, 8114 Dänikon
How it will work:
- 9:00 a.m. Welcome at the meeting point, short walk to the site
- 9:15 a.m. An introduction to the tasks will take place. Afterwards, depending on the current progress, the following activities will be carried out on the designated flower meadow (biodiversity area, BDF): digging holes for small structures, transporting materials such as gravel, sand, and stones delivered by wheelbarrows, collecting wood together for brushwood piles in the municipal forest, and gathering both large and small stones from various stone piles provided by local farmers.
- 12:00 noon Lunch break
- 1:00 p.m. Resumption of tasks
- 3:00 p.m. End of assignment
Introduction:
Introduction on site, no prior knowledge required.
Support:
On-site, knowledgeable members of the association will also be present and available for questions.
Tasks:
- Transporting material delivered from the depot on the road to the biodiversity area
- Building small structures
What you'll need:
- No specific knowledge required
- Able to use a pick, shovel, hand saw, pruning shears
- Fit for physical work such as digging and possibly lifting larger stones (up to 20 kg)
Note:
Equipment:
- Closed shoes with sturdy soles and high uppers (hiking/trekking shoes)
- Weather-appropriate clothing suitable for the task at hand
- Gardening/work gloves (can also be borrowed)
- Catering will be provided by the association
Deployment opportunities are available in November and December, on one or multiple days.
The Dänikon-Hüttikon Nature and Bird Protection Association has been caring for birds and nature in our communities for over 30 years. We are committed to preserving and maintaining the natural values in Dänikon and Hüttikon, are involved in local politics and offer a diverse program to all members and interested members of the public.